Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 56, § 551. Harvest and sale of crabs

A. Harvest and sale of crabs produced in private artificial earthen reservoirs may be carried out at the time desired by the grower, and with seines or tackle selected by the owner. Commercial fish farm producers shall be entitled to transport, without restriction, on the public roads and highways of this state any and all equipment, except any electric fish shocking devices, necessary for the harvest of domesticated fish produced in privately owned waters.

B. The fish farmer may harvest and sell any species of crab or other crustacea that has been grown or stored in his private artificial reservoirs with prior approval of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission and under the regulation established by the Commission.

C. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the Parish of Orleans.