LAC 7:XXI.1911. Identification of Lots of Turtles and Turtle Eggs

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.