Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 3, § 559.11. Deposit and disbursement of fees and other monies

(1) To provide for the expenses of the program established by this Part. The commissioner may retain a portion of the total assessments collected, as is necessary to defray the costs of collecting assessments and administering and enforcing this Part.

(2) To fund all costs related to the orderly development of a modern, sustainable aquacultural segment of Louisiana's agriculture industry and promotion of aquaculture and aquaculture products.