Title 3, Agriculture and Forestry
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La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2305 Annual registration; permits, fees
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§2305. Annual registration; permits, fees A.(1) On or before October 1 of each year, or prior to bringing any honeybees or beekeeping equipment into the state, every beekeeper shall register with the commissioner every colony or apiary in his possession or under his control, on a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2306 Shipment of bees or beekeeping equipment into the state
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§2306. Shipment of bees or beekeeping equipment into the state A. No person shall move, ship, or bring into this state any colony, honeybees, or beekeeping equipment except as provided in this Section. B. Honeybees and used or secondhand beekeeping equipment may be shipped into t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2307 Inspection; application; fees
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§2307. Inspection; application; fees A. No bees or used beekeeping equipment shall be moved unless accompanied by a certificate of inspection by the state entomologist. Beekeepers who desire a certificate authorizing the movement of bees or used beekeeping equipment shall apply t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2308 Authority to search for and destroy infected bees and beekeeping equipment
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§2308. Authority to search for and destroy infected bees and beekeeping equipment A. The state entomologist, or his agents and employees, may enter any depot, express office, storeroom, warehouse, or other premises for the purpose of inspecting any honeybees or beekeeping equipme…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2309 Assessment on bees, enforcement
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§2309. Assessment on bees, enforcement For the purpose of enforcing this Part, the commissioner may annually levy and collect a fee of fifteen cents per colony of bees within the state, provided that such assessment shall not be levied on noncommercial apiaries. Acts 1984, No. 52…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2310 Penalties, enforcement
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§2310. Penalties, enforcement A. The commissioner may impose a civil penalty of up to five hundred dollars for each violation of this Part or of the rules and regulations adopted under this Part. Each day on which a violation occurs shall be a separate offense. B. Civil penalties…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2311 Disposition of funds
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§2311. Disposition of funds A. All assessments, fees, penalties, and all other funds received under the provisions of this Part, subject to the exceptions contained in Article VII, Section 9 of the Constitution of Louisiana, shall be deposited immediately upon receipt into the st…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2351 Rules and regulations
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§2351. Rules and regulations Power and authority is hereby delegated to the state entomologist to prepare and promulgate rules and regulations necessary and proper to establish a program for the eradication and control of the imported fire ant (Solenposis saevissima richteri Fore…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2352 Expenditure of funds; cooperation with federal agencies
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§2352. Expenditure of funds; cooperation with federal agencies Authority is hereby delegated to the state entomologist to expend funds to establish and carry out a program for the eradication and control of the imported fire ant, and to cooperate with and to receive cooperation f…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2353 Creation of eradication areas
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§2353. Creation of eradication areas The state entomologist, subject to the approval of the commissioner of agriculture and forestry, shall have authority to create and designate imported fire ant eradication areas. The commissioner of agriculture and forestry may declare all sta…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2354 Penalty for violation; civil liability
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§2354. Penalty for violation; civil liability Whoever violates any provision set forth in this Part or any rule or regulation promulgated by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, or interferes with any authorized agent of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry while in …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2355 Purpose
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§2355. Purpose The purpose of this Part is to prevent the introduction into and dissemination within this state of contagious and infectious diseases of catfish by providing for the inspection and control of catfish to be used for stocking purposes, which activity is hereby found…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2356 Shipment of catfish to be used for stocking purposes into the state; inspection; fees; penalties
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§2356. Shipment of catfish to be used for stocking purposes into the state; inspection; fees; penalties A. No person, firm, or corporation shall move, ship, or transport into this state any catfish to be used for stocking purposes, of any species, whether farm raised or caught in…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2358.1 Legislative findings
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§2358.1. Legislative findings The purpose of this Part is to prevent the introduction into and dissemination within this state of contagious and infectious diseases of turtles by providing for the regulation, inspection, and control of farm-raised turtles, which activities are he…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2358.10 Repealed by Acts 2017, No
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§2358.10. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 69, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2358.11 Repealed by Acts 2017, No
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§2358.11. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 69, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2358.12 Repealed by Acts 2017, No
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§2358.12. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 69, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2358.13 Violations
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§2358.13. Violations Violations of this Part shall include but shall not be limited to the following: (1) Engaging in the farming of turtles or turtle eggs without first obtaining a turtle farmer license. (2) Shipping or moving farm-raised turtles or turtle eggs without the requi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2358.14 Penalties
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§2358.14. Penalties A. A civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars may be assessed for any violation of this Part, by a ruling of the commissioner based upon an adjudicatory hearing held in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. Each day on which a violation …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2358.2 Administration and enforcement; rules and regulations
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§2358.2. Administration and enforcement; rules and regulations A. The provisions of this Part shall be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry through the office of animal health and food safety. B. The commissioner shall adopt such rules and regulations as are…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2358.3 Definitions
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§2358.3. Definitions When used in this Part, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Certified laboratory" means a laboratory which has a current certification or accreditation by the Federal Food and Drug Admini…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2358.4 Licensing; fees; renewal
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§2358.4. Licensing; fees; renewal A. No person shall breed, hatch, propagate, raise, grow, receive, ship, transport, export, or sell turtles or turtle eggs without possessing a turtle farmer license. B. Turtle farmer licenses shall expire annually on the thirty-first day of Decem…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2358.5 Repealed by Acts 2017, No
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§2358.5. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 69, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2358.6 Repealed by Acts 2017, No
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§2358.6. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 69, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2358.7 Records
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§2358.7. Records A. Each licensed turtle farmer shall maintain accurate records including the source, identification, treatment, health, inspection, and disposal of the farm- raised turtles and turtle eggs, as well as any other information that may be required by the commissioner…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2358.8 Repealed by Acts 2017, No
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§2358.8. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 69, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2358.9 Repealed by Acts 2017, No
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§2358.9. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 69, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2361 Horses and mules which may not be sold
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§2361. Horses and mules which may not be sold A. No person shall sell either at private sale or public auction, or offer or receive for sale any horse or mule which by reason of debility, disease, or lameness, or for any other cause could not be worked in the city in which it is …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2362 Tying or tethering a dog or cat in extreme weather conditions; penalties
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§2362. 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 foll…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2363 Sale of dyed chicks, ducklings, goslings, or rabbits; requirements for maintenance; penalties
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§2363. Sale of dyed chicks, ducklings, goslings, or rabbits; requirements for maintenance; penalties A. No person shall sell or offer for sale any dyed chick, duckling, gosling, or rabbit. B. Stores, shops, vendors, and others offering chicks, ducklings, goslings, or rabbits for …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2364 Louisiana Animal Control Advisory Task Force
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§2364. Louisiana Animal Control Advisory Task Force A. For purposes of this Section, the term "animal" shall mean a dog or cat. B. The Louisiana Animal Control Advisory Task Force is hereby created within the office of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry under th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2365 Repealed by Acts 2017, No
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§2365. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 422, §4.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2366 Louisiana Animal Shelter Registry
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§2366. Louisiana Animal Shelter Registry A. The legislature finds that the establishment and maintenance of a voluntary animal shelter registry will enable the Louisiana Animal Control Advisory Task Force to carry out its duties. B. As used in this Section, the term "public anima…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2391 Agents of corporation as special police officers; compensation; aid from regular police force
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§2391. Agents of corporation as special police officers; compensation; aid from regular police force Whenever, in any incorporated city or town or in any parish, a corporation for the prevention of cruelty to animals shall be organized, the mayor of the city or town and the polic…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2392 Municipalities to provide punishment for cruelty to animals
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§2392. Municipalities to provide punishment for cruelty to animals Municipal corporations shall provide by ordinance for the punishment of cruelty to animals, when committed in any street, park, levee, or other public place in the limits of the corporation, by fine or imprisonmen…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2393 Corporation to receive one half of fines
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§2393. Corporation to receive one half of fines Whenever a fine is imposed on any person as a penalty for violation of any law of this state or municipal ordinance respecting cruelty to animals, and the prosecution shall have been initiated, conducted, assisted, or appeared in by…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2431 Humane society may arrange for care of animals
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§2431. Humane society may arrange for care of animals All officers of incorporated humane societies, in cities over twenty-five thousand and under one hundred thousand inhabitants, and all officers of the law in the cities, who are hereby made special officers of the societies, w…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2432 Arrangement with stable for care of animals
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§2432. Arrangement with stable for care of animals Before any humane society can avail itself of the provisions of this Part, the humane society shall arrange with some stable for the care of animals and charges shall be fifty cents per day, provided however, the medical attendan…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2433 Employment of veterinarian
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§2433. Employment of veterinarian The humane society after complying with R.S. 3:2432 shall arrange with some veterinarian, and agree upon a scale of uniform charges, and the society may employ veterinarians to attend any animals that in their judgment need treatment. Acts 2008, …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2434 Stable to register animals cared for
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§2434. Stable to register animals cared for The stable designated or owned by the humane society shall keep a special book for the purpose of registering any animal entrusted to their care under this Part, and the book shall be open to inspection at all times.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2435 Determination whether animal may leave stable
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§2435. Determination whether animal may leave stable Animals removed to stables in accordance with this Part shall remain until pronounced suitable to resume service by the humane society's officer, and in case the owner of the animal disagrees with the society's officer on this …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2436 Sale of animal on owner's failure to pay for treatment
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§2436. Sale of animal on owner's failure to pay for treatment After the animal has been cared for and treated the owner of the stable as well as the veterinarian treating the animal shall notify the president of the society by sending a statement of their charges, and the preside…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2437 Liability of society to stable or veterinarian; privilege upon animals
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§2437. Liability of society to stable or veterinarian; privilege upon animals The humane society shall be liable to the stable or veterinarian for their expenses and services under this Part, but only as per the scale of charges agreed upon, and the society may remove the animals…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2438 Opportunity to owner to treat animal if proper treatment is given
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§2438. Opportunity to owner to treat animal if proper treatment is given No officer of any humane society, or other officer, shall remove any animal to their stable or one designated by them, or to engage any veterinarian to treat any animals as provided herein, without first giv…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2438.1 Horse aftercare; definition
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§2438.1. Horse aftercare; definition "Horse aftercare" means the providing for the retraining or retiring of thoroughbreds and quarter horses that have participated at licensed race tracks in Louisiana. Acts 2019, No. 221, §1; Acts 2019, No. 328, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2439 Court review of humane society's treatment of animal; damages limited to costs
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§2439. Court review of humane society's treatment of animal; damages limited to costs Any person feeling himself aggrieved at the action of the humane society or its officers may try the issues before a court of competent jurisdiction, but the issues meant herein shall only be as…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2440 Resisting officers; penalty
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§2440. Resisting officers; penalty Whoever resists the officers empowered herein, in carrying out the provisions of this Part, shall be fined not less than five nor more than twenty-five dollars, or imprisoned not less than five nor more than twenty-five days, or both.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2451 Short title
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§2451. Short title This Part may be referred to as the Louisiana Abandoned Animals Act. Added by Acts 1978, No. 692, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2452 Abandoned animals
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§2452. Abandoned animals A. An animal shall be considered abandoned when the owner thereof has not paid the charge for veterinary services, including medical, or for boarding, within ten days after rendition to the owner of the invoice for such services or boarding and no other a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2453 Notice requirements; freedom from liability
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§2453. Notice requirements; freedom from liability A. The notice required in R.S. 3:2452(A) above shall be given to the owner of the animal or the owner's agent at his last known address by registered mail or by certified mail, return receipt requested, and shall contain a statem…