Judges: WILLIAM J. GUSTE, JR.
Filed Date: 7/29/1991
Status: Precedential
Modified Date: 7/5/2016
Dear Mr. McInnis:
You have requested the opinion of this office as to the validity of a boat user permit fee imposed by the Bayou D'Arbonne Lake Watershed District pursuant to La. R.S.
When the legislature created the Bayou D'Arbonne Lake Watershed District by the enactment of Act
La. R.S.
The legislature also conveyed upon the board of commissioners of the Watershed District general authority over boating and the operation of any water craft upon the reservoir. La. R.S.
However, in 1984, the legislature enacted La. R.S.
Through the passage of this Part, the state reserves to itself, through the [Wildlife and Fisheries] commission, the right to regulate the operation and to establish the minimum equipment requirements of vessels and motorboats. Except as provided in Subsection B of this Section, R.S.
34:3269 (13), and R.S.33:1236.12 , all political subdivisions of this state are expressly prohibited from regulating watercraft in any respect, including, but not limited to, their operation, minimum equipment requirements, registration (with or without a fee)11, or inspection. (Emphasis supplied.)
The Bayou D'Arbonne Lake Watershed District is a political subdivision of the state. La. R.S.
A law which conflicts with a subsequently-enacted statute is repealed by the law subsequently enacted. La. R.S.
If we may be of further assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Yours truly,
WILLIAM J. GUSTE, JR. Attorney General
BY: CHRISTOPHER A. RATCLIFF Staff Attorney