House Bill No. by Representative Henry amends R.S. 56:153 concerning the annual duck stamps in Louisiana. The bill removes the fees associated with both resident and nonresident duck stamps, which were previously set at five dollars and fifty cents for residents and twenty-five dollars for nonresidents. The legislation maintains the department's authority to regulate the design, marketing, and sale of duck stamps and prints, ensuring that the purchase of these items does not grant the buyer the right to hunt or transport ducks within the state.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the department retains exclusive ownership and production rights to the designs of the duck stamps and prints, which will be sold to hunters, collectors, and other interested parties. The original artwork created for these stamps will be returned to the artist upon completion of the production process. This legislative change aims to promote the sale and distribution of duck stamps while eliminating the financial barrier for potential purchasers.

Statutes affected:
HB204 Original:
HB204 Engrossed:
HB204 Enrolled:
HB204 Act 71: