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urn: urn:us-la:rs:3:2362
citation: "R.S. 3:2362"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 3 › Chapter 17 › Part I"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 2018, number: 148, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
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# 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.