WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Provides with respect to seizure of sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife legally possessed

HB 662 modifies Louisiana wildlife laws to protect individuals caring for sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife that they legally possess. It requires Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries officials to obtain a court order before seizing such animals or euthanizing them, preventing immediate action without due process. The bill mandates a court hearing within five days if seizure occurs, where a judge determines if the animal poses an immediate public safety threat and whether the caregiver met legal requirements. This directly affects wildlife caregivers and the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries by requiring judicial oversight for seizures and euthanasia decisions.