LAC 76:VII.325. Marking System for Saltwater Gill Nets and Trammel Nets

A. Each gill net or trammel net shall be marked with a waterproof tag attached to the corkline at each end of the net, no more than 3 feet from the edge of the webbing. Said tags shall be supplied by the commercial fisherman and to be completely waterproof. Each tag shall have the fisherman's full name (no initials) and commercial fisherman's license number (not the net license number) printed thereon in the English language, so as to be clearly legible. B. Each gill net or trammel net shall be marked with buoys which shall be visible above the surface of the water. Said buoys shall be supplied by the commercial fisherman, have a minimum diameter of 6 inches and be international orange in color. The buoys shall be attached to each end of the net.