La. Admin. Code tit. 76 § I-703

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section I-703 - Application and Permitting Process

A. Excluding commercial fishermen, each person wishing to participate in the LWSCP must apply for and receive a permit. Only one permit shall be issued per location or LDWF license. Permits are non-transferable, and shall only be valid for the location or LDWF license listed on the permit.

B. Commercial fishermen will be automatically eligible to participate in the LWSCP by possessing a valid Louisiana commercial fisherman license or senior commercial license.

C. There shall be four types of permits issued.

1. Fresh Products Dealer Licensee. Anyone that applies using a Louisiana Fresh Products Dealer License shall be classified under this permit type.

2. Wholesale/Retail Dealer. Any dock/landing, dealer, processor, vehicle, or other person that applies using a Louisiana wholesale/retail dealer's license shall be classified under this permit type.

3. Retail Dealer - inside Louisiana. Any Louisiana-based seafood market, grocer, restaurant, or vehicle that applies as a retailer, or other person that applies using a Louisiana retail dealer's license shall be classified under this permit type.

4. Retail Dealer - outside of Louisiana. Any out-of- state seafood market, grocer, restaurant, vehicle, or other person that applies as a retailer shall be classified under this permit type.

D. Permits are valid for 1 year and expire 12 months from the date of permit approval.

E. No person shall sell, barter, trade, or exchange, or attempt to sell, barter, trade, or exchange LWSCP labeled seafood, or use the LWSCP logo for promotional and/or marketing purposes without possessing a valid LWSCP permit.

1. A permit is not required for persons selling prepackaged LWSCP labeled products.

F. Applications shall only be submitted by the individual named on the license under which the application is being made. In cases where the named individual is a business, applications shall be submitted by the business's registered agent, officers, or designated employee.

G. New applications shall be accompanied by a certificate of completion showing the individual named on the application completed the initial program training. Retailers are exempt from the program training requirements.

H. Applications for the LWSCP shall be accepted at any time of the year. Applicants must show proof of having acquired all necessary licenses and permits. All information requested must be provided before the application is processed and a permit issued.

I. All applicants shall be notified of their permit status by mail at the address listed on their application.

La. Admin. Code tit. 76, § I-703

Promulgated by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Office of the Secretary, LR 38:2000 (August 2012), Promulgated by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Office of the Secretary, LR 38 2000 (August 2012), amended by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, LR 40:2616 (12/1/2014).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 56:578.15, R.S. 56:23, and 56:301.4.