The bill amends existing Louisiana law regarding commercial fishing gear, specifically focusing on pompano and mullet strike nets. It requires that each net have a tag issued by the department that includes the owner's name, address, and permit number for commercially taking the respective fish. Notably, the bill removes the requirement for the tag to include the social security number of the net owner, allowing individuals without a social security number to obtain the necessary tags.

Additionally, the bill updates the language in several sections of the law, specifically R.S. 56:325.4(B)(4), 333(B)(5), and 406(A)(3)(e), to reflect these changes. The removal of the social security number requirement is a significant alteration, as it broadens access to commercial fishing permits for individuals who may not have a social security number, thereby potentially increasing participation in the commercial fishing industry.

Statutes affected:
SB257 Original: 56:4(B)(4), 56:406(A)(3)
SB257 Engrossed: 56:4(B)(4), 56:333(B)(5), 56:406(A)(3)
SB257 Enrolled: 56:4(B)(4), 56:333(B)(5), 56:406(A)(3)
SB257 Act : 56:4(B)(4), 56:333(B)(5), 56:406(A)(3)