Louisiana Revised Statutes 56:639.10 – Liability
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 56:639.10
- Artificial reef: means a structure or system of structures which is constructed, placed, or permitted in waters covered under this Subpart for the purpose of enhancing fishery resources and commercial and recreational fishing opportunities. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 56:639.3
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Department: means the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 56:639.3
- National Fishing Enhancement Act: means the federal artificial reef development legislation, PL 98-623, Title II. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 56:639.3
- person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
A. The department, the state of Louisiana and its agencies, and any insurer of these groups shall not be liable for damages caused by activities required to be undertaken under the terms and conditions of state and federal permits acquired for reef development.
B. Any person or company who has transferred title of artificial reef construction materials to the state of Louisiana shall not be liable for damages arising from the use of such materials in an artificial reef, if such materials meet applicable requirements of the National Artificial Reef Plan published under Section 204 of the National Fishing Enhancement Act, and United States Department of Interior regulations.
Acts 1986, No. 100, §1, eff. June 23, 1986.