The LDAF Aquaculture Information Center is a resource for business and the public on a variety of topics associated with Louisiana aquaculture.

You'll also find Product Directories, the 2003-2004 Crawfish Anti-Dumping Producer, Importer, Exporter and Purchaser Questionnaires and other helpful inks. The 2008-2009 International Trade Commission Questionnaires will be posted here when they are available.

All commercial aquaculture operations must comply with Louisiana law regarding taxes and assessments. This includes, but is not excluded to, sales tax payments and collections, employee income tax collections, corporate and personal state income taxes and other taxes as appropriate.

There is one tax exemption for catfish and crawfish farmers and harvesters but its availability has been suspended by the Louisiana legislature. There is a 1% sales tax exemption for equipment and supplies used in the harvesting or production of catfish and crawfish. This 1% reduction reduces the state sales tax from 4% to 3% on material, supplies, equipment, fuel, bait, and other required items. The boat or vessel used in the harvesting activity is not eligible for this exemption.

In order to be eligible for this 1% exemption, a farmer or harvester involved with the production or harvesting of catfish or crawfish in Louisiana must complete and submit to the Louisiana Department of Revenue form number LGST - 30.

2003-2004 Crawfish Anti-Dumping Questionnaires
   Producer
   Importer
   Exporter 
   Purchaser 

Louisiana Department of Revenue
   Form Number LGST - 30

Crawfish Sack & Artificial Bait Registration Form

Louisiana Crawfish Promotion & Research Board - The Official Louisiana Crawfish Web Site

Crawfish Farmer

2008 Crawfish Directory

Louisiana Catfish Promotion & Research Board

Catfish Institute

LSU AgCenter Aquaculture Research Center