2015 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 14 - Criminal Law
RS 14:228.1 - Unauthorized release of certain animals, birds, or aquatic species

LA Rev Stat § 14:228.1 (2015) What's This?

§228.1. Unauthorized release of certain animals, birds, or aquatic species

A. It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally and without permission, release any animal, bird, or aquatic species which has been lawfully confined for agriculture, science, research, commerce, public propagation, protective custody, or education.

B. Whoever violates the provisions of this Section shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars, imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.

Acts 1990, No. 205, §2.

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