RS 3:2362 - §2362. Tying or tethering a dog or cat in extreme weather conditions; penaltiess

LA Rev Stat § 3:2362 (2018) (N/A)
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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 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.

Acts 2018, No. 148, §1.