The bill enacts a new provision under R.S. 56:499.3(D) concerning the use of butterfly and bottom nets in specific water bodies in Louisiana. It allows for the anchoring of boats in these waters, provided that the boat is not within the boundaries of an oyster lease and that a person remains on board while the boat is anchored. This provision aims to clarify the regulations surrounding the use of these nets while ensuring compliance with existing oyster lease boundaries.

The new legal language emphasizes the conditions under which boats may anchor in designated areas, thereby enhancing the management of fishing practices and protecting oyster leases. This addition to the law reflects a balance between fishing activities and the preservation of marine resources in Louisiana's waters.

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