2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 3:2475 — Exceptions

§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 ordinance providing standards for dog and cat sterilization that exceed the requirements of this Part.

C.  The provisions of this Part shall not apply to animals sold or released from any humane society, public or private shelter, or animal control agency to the United States armed forces, police or other law enforcement agencies, licensed veterinary facilities, or to licensed medical facilities.

D.  The sterilization requirements of this Part do not apply to a dog or cat that is claimed by an adopter who executes a written agreement obligating the adopter to care for the adopted dog or cat and all of its offspring and pays the fee set by the releasing agency, which fee shall be in addition to the set adoption fee.  Failure of the adopter to comply with the written agreement may give rise to a cause of action in a court of competent jurisdiction.

Acts 1990, No. 567, §1, eff. July 19, 1990.