§ 56:71 Governor authorized to enter into compact with other states relative to better utilization of fisheries
§ 56:72 Purpose of compact
§ 56:73 Time compact becomes operative; parties to compact
§ 56:74 Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission; representatives; qualifications
§ 56:75 Powers of commission; legislation
§ 56:76 Officers; rules and regulations; meetings
§ 56:77 Action taken by commission; requirements
§ 56:78 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to be primary research agency; advisory committee
§ 56:79 Participation of non-coastal state; limitation
§ 56:80 Signatory states not precluded from additional restrictions
§ 56:81 Additional compact amendments by signatory states
§ 56:82 Absence from representation on the commission
§ 56:83 Operating expenses; proration
§ 56:84 Continuance of compact; renunciation; notice
§ 56:85 Commission representatives from Louisiana; appointment; alternates
§ 56:86 Commission powers to be no limitation on state powers
§ 56:87 Necessary travel expenses; payment

Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 56 > Chapter 1 > Part III > Subpart A - Gulf States Marine Fisheries Compact

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