House Bill No. by Representative Mack authorizes the use of airboats within the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area by enacting a new provision, R.S. 56:109.5. This new law explicitly permits airboat usage in the area, which was previously restricted. Additionally, the bill repeals R.S. 56:109.4, which had previously allowed airboat use on designated trails but was terminated in 2019.

The proposed legislation aims to clarify and reinstate the allowance for airboats in the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area, thereby facilitating recreational and management activities in this region. The repeal of the outdated provision ensures that the current law reflects the new permissions granted under R.S. 56:109.5.

Statutes affected:
HB1171 Original: