The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) approved a notice of intent (NOI) to clarify and update regulations and procedures related to vessel equipment, vessel requirements and boating penalties. The action came during the commission’s monthly meeting, Sept. 3, in Baton Rouge.
The NOI clarifies rules and regulations associated with vessel equipment as it relates to new U.S. Coast Guard mandated labeling procedures for personal floatation devices (PFD) and marine fire extinguishers. It further extends the mandatory wear of engine cut-off switches (ECOS) to all vessels less than 26 feet in length, in accordance with current federal regulations.
To see the complete NOI, please visit: https://www.wlf.
Public comments will be accepted on the NOI by Oct. 26. Comments may be sent to LDWF Enforcement Division Capt. Jason Russo at P.O. Box 98000, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70898-9000 or by email to jrusso@wlf.la.gov.
