The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Licensing Section advises all commercial and recreational fishing boat owners that Act 35 of the 2008 Legislature requires certain owners to register their boats.
All motorized vessels that are U.S. Coast Guard documented with a “use type” of recreational or commercial fishing, and which have been in Louisiana waters for a period of 90 days or longer, are included in this category.
This new law, requiring registration of boats in this use type, has been in effect since Aug. 15. Registration applications with instructions and applicable registration fees are available at www.wlf.louisiana.gov/boating/registration.
For additional information, please contact LDWF’s Licensing Section at 225-765-2898.