WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Provides relative to saltwater and charter fishing licenses and fees (EN DECREASE SD EX See Note)

This bill modifies Louisiana's regulations on saltwater and charter fishing licenses by creating a special escrow account for fees collected from nonresident charter boat guides. Under the new provisions, a $500 promotion fee is added to the license cost for nonresidents, and ten percent of all annual charter guide license fees are also set aside. These funds must be used by the Louisiana Charter Boat Association to promote the charter boat industry, protect fisheries, and cover administrative expenses. The legislation also updates the legal citations referenced in existing statutes regarding fishing licenses and fund management.