The bill enacted by the Louisiana Legislature introduces new regulations regarding the issuance of permits for construction in specific water bodies within St. Tammany Parish. It establishes a prohibition on the issuance of Class B Permits and coastal use permits for the construction of bulkheads in a designated area from March 17, 2025, to January 1, 2030. The defined area is specified by a set of geographic coordinates, which includes local water bodies known as Lake Emfred and Suter Slip.

Additionally, the bill enacts provisions in R.S. 41:1706(C) and R.S. 49:214.30(I) to formalize these restrictions. The new legal language clearly outlines the coordinates of the restricted area and emphasizes that both the secretary and the approved local program for St. Tammany Parish are prohibited from issuing coastal use permits for bulkhead construction within this timeframe. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or, if not signed, after the designated period for bills to become law without signature.