Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 7 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part XXI - Animals and Animal Health
Chapter 19 - Turtles
Section XXI-1909 - Prohibitions
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code XXI-1909
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 3, March 20, 2024
A. No person may import turtles or turtle eggs of any species from any other state or foreign country unless they are a certified turtle farmer.
B. Viable turtle eggs and live turtles with a carapace length of less than four inches shall not be sold or offered for any other type of commercial or public distribution within the state of Louisiana.
1. Exceptions:
a. the sale, holding for sale, and
distribution of viable turtle eggs and live turtles with a carapace length of
less than four inches for bona fide scientific, educational, or exhibitional
purposes, other than use as pets;
b. the sale and distribution of viable turtle
eggs and live turtles with a carapace length of less than four inches to a
certified turtle farmer.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 3:2358.2 and 3:2358.
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