Louisiana § RS 14:102.17 - Registration of dangerous dogs; fees
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:102.17 — Registration of dangerous dogs; fees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 14:102.17. Registration of dangerous dogs; fees
A. All dangerous dogs shall be properly licensed and vaccinated. The licensing authority shall include the dangerous designation in the registration records of the dog, either after the owner of the dog has agreed to the designation or the court has determined the designation applies to the dog.
B. The municipality or parish may charge a dangerous dog fee in addition to the regular licensing fee to provide for the increased costs of maintaining the records of the dog.
Acts 2001, No. 823, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 14:102.17 ("Registration of dangerous dogs; fees") 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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