Chapter 4: The Legal Requirements of Boating
Enforcement

The boating laws of Louisiana are enforced by Wildlife Agents of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the U.S. Coast Guard, and any other authorized peace officer of the state. They have the right to stop and board vessels in order to check for compliance with federal and state laws. The U.S. Coast Guard and Wildlife Agents have enforcement authority on federally controlled waters.

Louisiana DWF agents, the U.S. Coast Guard, and any other authorized peace officer have the right to stop and board vessels in order to check for compliance with federal and state laws.