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urn: urn:us-la:rs:3:2856
citation: "R.S. 3:2856"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 3 › Chapter 18 › Part VI › Subpart B"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1950, number: 12, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
  - { year: 2021, number: 162, section: 1, effective_date: 2021-06-11, role: amendment }
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# Identification of impounded animals

Every impounded animal shall be permanently identified by branding, tattoo, electronic device, or other method of identification approved by the commissioner. Records of the identification method, including a description of the animal, shall be maintained by the impounding jurisdiction.