Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 7 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part XXI - Animals and Animal Health
Chapter 19 - Turtles
Section XXI-1911 - Identification of Lots of Turtles and Turtle Eggs

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code XXI-1911

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 3, March 20, 2024

A. All lots of turtles or turtle eggs produced by persons in Louisiana shall be assigned a lot number on a department-approved form.

B. No turtle lot shall exceed 20,000 viable hatchlings or eggs.

C. All farm-raised turtle eggs shall originate from certified turtle farmers. They shall be identifiable by lot number.

D. All farm-raised turtles, including but not limited to turtles raised to replenish pond stock and turtles raised to a four- inch carapace length for the pet trade, shall be placed in a designated lot and remain a component of the same lot until they are sold, destroyed or removed from the facility's premises

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 3:2358.2 and 3:2358.7.

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