Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 30, § 98.11. Agricultural use exemption

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, nothing in this Part shall be construed to impact, burden, or impose regulatory requirements or fees upon agricultural water users. Agricultural water use, including but not limited to irrigation, livestock watering, and other customary agricultural and horticultural purposes, shall be explicitly exempt from any regulatory or administrative oversight established pursuant to this Part. Participation in programs or initiatives established in this Part by agricultural users shall be strictly voluntary and without a fee.