Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 56, § 305.2. Applicant, license information; commercial gear license for the fishing of menhaden

A. Except as provided by Subsection D, a commercial gear license can only be purchased by a person possessing a valid commercial fisherman's license.

B. Except as provided by Subsection D, commercial gear licenses will only be issued in the name of the purchaser and shall list the purchaser's name, address, and license number of the purchaser's commercial fisherman's license.

C. The licensee is responsible for all activities taking place under privilege of the license.

D. For the purpose of a commercial gear license for the fishing of menhaden or other herring-like fish, the commercial gear license may be issued to any person, association, partnership, corporation, or any other entity recognized by law.