PART XIII-A.  HUNTING AND FISHING

EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL

§699.21.  Membership

A.  The Hunting and Fishing Advisory Education Council shall be established within the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to promote the many benefits of hunting and fishing among Louisiana citizens and to educate the citizens of the state on those benefits.

B.  Members of the council shall serve on a voluntary basis and shall not receive any compensation or reimbursement for expenses.  The council shall meet at least twice annually and shall consist of the following members:

(1)  One member appointed by the Louisiana Wildlife Federation.

(2)  One member appointed by the Louisiana Coastal Conservation Association.

(3)  One member appointed by the Louisiana Wild Turkey Federation.

(4)  One member appointed by the Louisiana Bass Federation.

(5)  One member appointed by the Charter Boat Captain's Association.

(6)  One member appointed by the Trapper and Alligator Hunter's Association.

(7)  One member appointed by the secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

(8)  One member appointed by the Louisiana Outdoor Writer's Association.

(9)  One member appointed by the Cajun Becasse Society.

(10)  One member appointed by the Bayou State Bowhunter's Association.

(11)  One member appointed by the chairman of the Senate Natural Resources Committee.

(12)  One member appointed by the chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.

(13)  One member appointed by the Louisiana Marine Trades Association.

(14)  One member appointed by the Jefferson Parish Marine Fisheries Advisory Board.

(15)  One member appointed by the director of the LSU Agriculture Center Cooperative Extension Service who is a specialist or agent assigned to fisheries or wildlife advisory work.

Acts 2001, No. 322, §1; Acts 2008, No. 580, §7.