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La. R.S. 3:2362

§2362. Tying or tethering a dog or cat in extreme weather conditions; penaltiess

Known as the Louisiana Abandoned Animals Act

The act spans §§ 3-1821 to 3-2511 (189 sections).

Acts 2018, No. 148, §1.

Tying or tethering a dog or cat in extreme weather conditions; penalties

A. Except as otherwise provided by law, including R.S. 14:102.26, it shall be prohibited to tie or tether a dog or cat in a manner that exposes the dog or cat to extreme weather conditions in the following designated emergency areas:

(1) A designated emergency area during a flood or hurricane in which a disaster or emergency, as defined in R.S. 29:723, is declared by executive order or proclamation of the governor.

(2) A designated emergency area during a flood or hurricane in which a local disaster or emergency, as defined in R.S. 29:723, is declared by a local political subdivision of the state.

B. A local governing authority may establish a fine not to exceed seventy-five dollars which may be imposed on anyone who violates the provisions of this Section.

Official source: Louisiana State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Louisiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.