An operator found to have a BAC of 0.08 percent or more is deemed to be intoxicated and punished under Louisiana law. Some examples where termination may be imposed are: Lifetime, Disability, Military, and Student, Duck, Goose, Teal, Rail, Gallinule, and Snipe, Crow, Blackbird, Cowbird, Grackle, and Pheasant, Beaver, Bobcat, Coyote, Fox (Gray and Red), Mink, Muskrat, Nutria, Opossum, River Otter, Raccoon, and Skunk, Saltwater and Freshwater Finfish and Shellfish, Reptiles and Amphibians, Sampling, Tagging, Assessments, Other Research, and Lab, Rare Plant and Animals Species, Natural Communities, and Natural Areas Registry, Aquatic Education Activity Books, Native Fish in the Classroom, WETshop, Recreational Fishing Licenses and Permits, For-Hire/Charter Fishing Licenses and Permits, WMA, Refuge, and Conservation Area Licenses and Permits, Controlling Aquatic Plants and Enhancing Freshwater Habitat, Report a Boat Crash, Collision, or Casualty, Commercial Fishing/Reptile and Amphibian Collecting, Buyer, Dealer, Retailer, Processor, and Transporter, Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP), Mandatory Harvest Information Program (HIP), Waterfowl Hunter Frequently Asked Questions, Migratory Bird Preservation Facility Guidelines, Boundaries (Saltwater/Freshwater and State/Federal), Dealers, Retailers, Processors, and Transporters, Report Purchases/Sales of Catch (Trip Tickets), Age and Growth, Reproductive, and Genetic Studies, Apply for Assistance with Invasive Aquatic Vegetation on Lake Bistineau, Report a Whooping Crane Sighting or Violation, Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Ranks and Statuses, Rare Species and Natural Community Tracking Lists by Parish, Request Wildlife Diversity Project Review or Digital Data, Outlaw Quadrupeds (Feral Hogs, Coyotes, and Armadillos), Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit and Basic Skills Course, X (if hand tiller outboard motor 10 horsepower or more), N/A (not allowed to operate between sunset and sunrise), Of a color that contrasts with the hull (light numbers on a dark hull or vice versa)*, Closed compartments and compartments under seats where portable fuel tanks may be stored, Double bottoms not sealed to the hull or not completely filled with flotation materials, Closed compartments in which combustible or flammable materials are stored, Permanently installed fuel tanks. Stat. Copyright © 2021, Thomson Reuters. When operating a jet ski, stay away from larger boats and don't try jumping their wakes. This article provides an overview of Louisiana's boating laws. To do that, you will need to verify that all state, municipal, school board, and/or parish sales taxes have been paid. There must be a hyphen or space equal to the width of a number (except 1) or letter (except I) between the prefix, numerals, and suffix. Boat launches are packed these days with people enjoying Louisiana's waterways. Please protect wildlife and people and follow the speed limits on the road. The Handbook of Louisiana Boating Laws and Responsibilities. Louisiana law requires a boat registration to be on board. Boats owned in the United States operating on the high seas must also be equipped with visual distress signals. Official 2021 Louisiana Fishing rules & regulations. If sales tax has been paid, proof must be provided. Rev. When making way through the water, fishing vessels must also have sidelights and a stern light. The department issues hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses, as well as boat titles and registrations. There is a 50Hp limit for all boats on the lake and there is a $2.00 boat launch fee. Penalties may include fines, jail time, and a suspended driver's license. Louisiana sales and use tax will be assessed on the lower of the boat’s cost or fair-market value at the time the boat was brought into the state. All vessels less than 26 feet must have a fire extinguisher (approved by the U.S. Coast Guard) on board the vessel at all times.