RS 3:559.11: Deposit and disbursement of fees and other monies

A. All fees, interest, penalties, and other monies received under the provisions of this Part shall be deposited in a special fund established for the department. The commissioner shall make disbursements from the fund for the activities authorized by the Part.

B. The monies in the fund shall be used for the following purposes:

(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.