Louisiana § CC 3416 - Tamed wild animals
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3416 — Tamed wild animals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 3416. Tamed wild animals
Tamed wild animals and birds are privately owned as long as they have the habit of returning to their owner. They are considered to have lost the habit when they fail to return within a reasonable time. In such a case, they are considered to have recovered their natural liberty unless their owner takes immediate measures for their pursuit and recapture.
Acts 1982, No. 187, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1983.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3416 cover?
Section CC 3416 ("Tamed wild animals") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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