HB835

Establishes a charter guide wildlife management area access permit in Louisiana.

Louisiana HB835 establishes a charter guide wildlife management area access permit, setting a $100 fee for the permit, which is valid for one year. The permit allows charter fishing guides to operate within wildlife management areas. The bill also outlines penalties for violations, including fines, community service, and restrictions on operating vessels without a vessel monitoring system. The permit process includes submitting landing reports to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.