Louisiana Crab Task Force Meeting

Pete Gerica, Chairman

Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 9:00a.m.

Wildlife and Fisheries Headquarters

2000 Quail Drive

Baton Rouge, LA 70898

AGENDA

I. Pledge of Allegiance

II. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests

III. Approval of March 25, 2019 Minutes and April 17, 2019 Agenda

IV. Financial Report

V. New Business

A. To Discuss the LCTF Draft Legislative Bill to Increase Penalties for Certain Crabbing Violations- CTF

B. To Hear an Update on the 2019 Blue Crab Stock Assessment- LDWF

VI. Public Comment

VII. Set Next Meeting

VIII. Adjourn

The meeting will be held in compliance with Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law as defined by Louisiana R.S. 42:11, et seq.  The public is invited to attend.  To listen in to the meeting via webinar register at:

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