Louisiana § RS 3:2361 - Horses and mules which may not be sold
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:2361 — Horses and mules which may not be sold, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:2361. Horses and mules which may not be sold
A. No person shall sell either at private sale or public auction, or offer or receive for sale any horse or mule which by reason of debility, disease, or lameness, or for any other cause could not be worked in the city in which it is offered for sale without violating the laws against cruelty to animals. This Section shall apply only in cities in this state having a population of ten thousand or more.
B. Whoever violates the provisions of this Section shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than one hundred dollars, or imprisoned for not more than six months.
Acts 2018, No. 148, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 3:2361
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:2361 cover?
Section RS 3:2361 ("Horses and mules which may not be sold") 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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