Title 3, Agriculture and Forestry
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La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2454 Sale or disposal of animal; disposition of sale proceeds
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§2454. Sale or disposal of animal; disposition of sale proceeds A. If, in accordance with the notice, the animal is sold at public or private sale, the proceeds shall be applied to the amount, if any, due the custodian for any goods or services furnished to the animal, including …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2461 Authority of parish governing authorities to adopt Part
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§2461. Authority of parish governing authorities to adopt Part In addition to and supplemental with any other authority granted to parish governing authorities by law, a parish governing authority may adopt an ordinance establishing minimum standards for animal shelters within th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2462 Definitions
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§2462. Definitions As used in this Part, the following words shall have the following meanings ascribed to them: (1) "Animal dealer" means a person who receives payment for the transportation or delivery for transportation of any living or dead animal or who buys, sells, or negot…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2463 General shelter standards
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§2463. General shelter standards A. Shelters shall be open for redemption and adoption of animals during posted or normal business hours. Hours of operation and emergency telephone number shall be prominently displayed. B. Sewage disposal of waste matter shall comply with existin…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2464 Shelter construction
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§2464. Shelter construction A. Floors and walls of animal holding areas shall be constructed of smooth, moisture impervious material and shall be accessible for cleaning. B. All animal holding areas shall be sloped to a drain connected to a sanitary sewer or an approved individua…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2465 Operating procedures
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§2465. Operating procedures A. Separation of animals. (1) Dogs shall be separated from cats. (2) Sick animals shall be separated from healthy animals. (3) Puppies and kittens must be separated from adult animals unless nursing. (4) Unneutered males shall be separated from females…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2466 Euthanasia of animals for research or biological supply
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§2466. Euthanasia of animals for research or biological supply A.(1) An animal shelter that turns over euthanized animals to a research facility or biological supply facility shall post and maintain a sign in a place where it is clearly visible to all persons turning animals over…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2471 Definitions
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§2471. Definitions As used in this Part the following words shall have the following meanings ascribed to them: (1) "Adopter" means a person who is legally competent to enter into a contract and who is adopting or buying a dog or cat from a releasing agency. (2) "Adult animal" me…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2472 Sterilization required
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§2472. Sterilization required A. Provisions shall be made for the sterilization of all dogs and cats sold or released for adoption or purchased from any public or private animal shelter or animal control agency operated by a humane society or by a parish, city, or other political…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2473 Adoption standards
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§2473. Adoption standards A. Each releasing agency shall agree to give title, possession, and control of the animal as long as the adopter complies with the terms and conditions of the agreement as set forth in R.S. 3:2472. B. Failure by either party to comply with any provision …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2474 Confirmation of sterilization
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§2474. Confirmation of sterilization The releasing agency shall consider the animal sterilized upon receipt of written confirmation signed by the Louisiana licensed veterinarian who performed the sterilization. Acts 1990, No. 567, §1, eff. July 19, 1990.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2475 Exceptions
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§2475. Exceptions A. The sterilization requirements of this Part do not apply to a dog or cat that is claimed from a releasing agency by a person who already owns the animal. B. This Part does not apply to a releasing agency located in a municipality that has in effect an ordinan…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2476 Fees
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§2476. Fees All costs of sterilization pursuant to this Part shall be paid by the prospective adopter or purchaser, unless otherwise provided. Acts 1990, No. 567, §1, eff. July 19, 1990.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2481 Purpose
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§2481. Purpose The primary purpose of the Louisiana Commemorative Stamp Program is to generate revenue to support the spay and neuter programs of the Louisiana Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council and its related projects. Acts 2024, No. 440, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2482 Definitions
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§2482. Definitions For the purposes of this Subpart, the following definitions shall apply: (1) "Council" means the Louisiana Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council. (2) "Fund" means the Commemorative Pet Stamp Fund. (3) "Program" means the Louisiana Commemorative Pet Stamp Program.…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2483 Design, marketing, and sale of commemorative pet stamps and prints; regulations
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§2483. Design, marketing, and sale of commemorative pet stamps and prints; regulations The council or its agents shall provide by regulation for the annual creation of commemorative pet stamps and prints; the manner of selection of art and artist; the submission process; the mann…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2484 Commemorative Pet Stamp Fund; distribution of funds
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§2484. Commemorative Pet Stamp Fund; distribution of funds A. There is hereby created in the state treasury as a special fund the Commemorative Pet Stamp Fund. Monies shall be deposited into the fund by the state treasurer after compliance with the requirements of Article VII, Se…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2501 Animal control agency control officers; applicable parishes; P.O.S.T
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§2501. Animal control agency control officers; applicable parishes; P.O.S.T. certification; commissions; powers A. Any animal control agency maintained by a parish governing authority described in Subsection B of this Section shall be authorized to commission such animal control …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:251 REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO
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§251. REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO. 662, §8, EFF. JULY 7, 1989.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2511 Restrictions on the retail sale of dogs and cats
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§2511. Restrictions on the retail sale of dogs and cats A. As used in this Part, the following terms are defined as follows: (1) "Animal care facility" means an animal control center or animal shelter, maintained by or under contract with any state, parish, or municipality, whose…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:252 REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO
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§252. REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO. 662, §8, EFF. JULY 7, 1989.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:253 REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO
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§253. REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO. 662, §8, EFF. JULY 7, 1989.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2531 Municipalities authorized to prohibit livestock from running at large
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§2531. Municipalities authorized to prohibit livestock from running at large All cities and towns having a population of more than one thousand, and all towns and villages in this state having a population of one thousand or less and situated within three miles of the corporate l…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2532 Livestock running at large in municipalities not having one thousand inhabitants
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§2532. Livestock running at large in municipalities not having one thousand inhabitants All municipalities within this State having less than one thousand inhabitants and not provided for in R.S. 3:2531 may prohibit by ordinance the running at large of any and all kinds of livest…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2533 Special election on whether to restrain livestock
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§2533. Special election on whether to restrain livestock The governing authority of any municipality having less than one thousand inhabitants, and not provided for in R.S. 3:2531, desiring to adopt such an ordinance may order a special election to be held within the municipality…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2534 Adoption of ordinance
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§2534. Adoption of ordinance If at a special election a majority of the voters of the municipality vote in favor of the enactment of such an ordinance, the governing authority of the municipality may adopt such an ordinance and provide proper penalties, including the impounding o…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2535 General powers of municipality unaffected
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§2535. General powers of municipality unaffected Nothing herein contained shall limit in any manner other powers granted to municipalities to prohibit the running at large of livestock within the corporate limits.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:254 REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO
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§254. REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO. 662, §8, EFF. JULY 7, 1989.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:255 REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO
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§255. REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO. 662, §8, EFF. JULY 7, 1989.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:256 REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO
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§256. REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO. 662, §8, EFF. JULY 7, 1989.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:257 REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO
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§257. REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO. 662, §8, EFF. JULY 7, 1989.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2571 Livestock allowed on levees; conditions
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§2571. Livestock allowed on levees; conditions A. Horses, mules, cattle, hogs, sheep, or livestock of any description may go on the levees, or the space between the base of the levees and the draining ditch at any time, except where, in the judgment of the levee commissioners of …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2572 Impounding livestock; sale if not redeemed
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§2572. Impounding livestock; sale if not redeemed The levee commissioners of a district and the office of engineering may impound or cause to be impounded any horses, mules, cattle, hogs, sheep, or other livestock of any description found violating this Part, and hold them impoun…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2573 Fees and costs
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§2573. Fees and costs The fees and costs under this Part shall be as follows except for sheep and goats: for impounding, one dollar; for keeping, fifty cents per head, for each day the stock are kept by the impounder or keeper; for making the sale, fifty cents per head for each a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2574 Proceeds of sale insufficient to pay costs
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§2574. Proceeds of sale insufficient to pay costs In case proceeds of the sale are not sufficient to pay all costs, they shall be paid pro rata.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2575 Impounded animals, release of prohibited; penalty
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§2575. Impounded animals, release of prohibited; penalty No person shall by force, threats, or fraud release any animal impounded under the provisions of R.S. 3:2572. Whoever violates this Section shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars, or imprisoned not more than sixty…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:258 REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO
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§258. REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO. 662, §8, EFF. JULY 7, 1989.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:259 REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO
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§259. REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO. 662, §8, EFF. JULY 7, 1989.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:261 Short title
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§261. Short title A. This Chapter shall be known and may be referred to as the "Louisiana Agricultural Finance Act." Added by Acts 1983, No. 96, § 1, eff. July 23, 1983.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:262 Legislative findings
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§262. Legislative findings A. The legislature hereby finds and declares that there exists in the state of Louisiana a serious shortage of capital and credit available for investment in agriculture, for domestic and export purposes, at interest rates within the financial means of …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:263 Definitions
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§263. Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) "Agribusiness" means a person, other than an agricultural producer, who engages in agriculture or provides support activities, products, or services to an agricultural producer a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:264 Louisiana Agricultural Finance Authority
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§264. Louisiana Agricultural Finance Authority A. The Louisiana Agricultural Finance Authority is hereby created within the Department of Agriculture. B. The authority shall be composed of nine members. The commissioner of agriculture and forestry shall serve ex officio with the …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:265 Officers and employees; administration of Chapter
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§265. Officers and employees; administration of Chapter A. The members of the Authority shall annually elect a chairman, a vice chairman, and such officers as they may deem advisable. All officers shall be members of the Authority. B. The Authority, subject to the approval of the…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2651 Definitions
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§2651. Definitions As used in this Part, "livestock" means any animal bred, kept, maintained, raised, or used for show, profit, or for the purpose of selling or otherwise producing crops, animals, or plant or animal products for market. The term "livestock" shall include cattle, …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2652 Liability for injury to livestock caused by dog
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§2652. Liability for injury to livestock caused by dog Any owner, harborer, or possessor of any dog that kills, harasses, or wounds livestock shall be liable to the owner of the livestock for the damages sustained, to be recovered before any court of competent jurisdiction. Acts …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2653 Unnecessary to prove knowledge that dog would injure livestock
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§2653. Unnecessary to prove knowledge that dog would injure livestock In the prosecution of actions under this Subpart, it shall not be necessary for the plaintiff to show that the owner, harborer, or possessor of the dog had knowledge of the fact that the animal would kill, hara…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2654 Right to kill dog harassing livestock
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§2654. Right to kill dog harassing livestock Any person finding any dog not on the premises of its owner, harborer, or possessor, which is harassing, wounding, or killing livestock, may, at the time of finding the dog, kill him, and the owner shall not be able to sustain any acti…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:266 Powers of authority
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§266. Powers of authority The authority shall have all the powers necessary to give effect to and carry out the purposes and provisions of this Chapter, including, in addition to all other powers granted by other provisions of this Chapter, the powers to: (1) Sue and be sued in i…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:267 Purchases and sales of agricultural loans
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§267. Purchases and sales of agricultural loans The Authority may purchase or contract to purchase and sell or contract to sell agricultural loans made by lending institutions, at such prices and upon such terms and conditions as it shall determine in accordance with rules or reg…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:268 Loans to and deposits with lending institutions
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§268. Loans to and deposits with lending institutions The Authority may make, or contract to make, loans to and deposits with lending institutions at such interest rates, terms and conditions as it shall determine in accordance with rules or regulations adopted pursuant to the Ad…