2019 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry
§2362. §2362. Tying or tethering a dog or cat in extreme weather conditions; penaltiess
RS 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.
