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  "citation": "R.S. 3:2362",
  "heading": "Tying or tethering a dog or cat in extreme weather conditions; penalties",
  "text": "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:\n\n(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.\n\n(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.\n\nB. 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.",
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      "level": "title",
      "number": "3",
      "name": "AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY"
    },
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      "level": "chapter",
      "number": "17",
      "name": "CRUELTY TO ANIMALS"
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      "level": "part",
      "number": "I",
      "name": "IN GENERAL"
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  "breadcrumb": "Title 3 › Chapter 17 › Part I",
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      "act_year": 2018,
      "act_number": 148,
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    }
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  "acts_citations_raw": "Acts 2018, No. 148, §1.",
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