Louisiana § RS 3:2132 - Restraint of sick animals
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:2132 — Restraint of sick animals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:2132. Restraint of sick animals
It shall be unlawful for any owner, person, firm, or corporation, or agent in charge to permit any animal or animals affected with or which have been exposed to anthrax or charbon, glanders, blackleg, hemorrhagic septicemia, hog cholera, or any other contagious or communicable disease, to run at large or to go upon any public road or range. The animal shall be kept on premises of owners, agent, or person in charge of the animal in proper enclosure until all danger of infection has passed.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 3:2132
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:2132 cover?
Section RS 3:2132 ("Restraint of sick 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 3:2132?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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