Louisiana § RS 3:2362 - Tying or tethering a dog or cat in extreme weather conditions; penalties
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§ RS 3:2362. Tying or tethering a dog or cat in extreme weather conditions; penalties
A. Except as otherwise provided by law, including R.S. 14:102.26, it shall be prohibited to tie or tether a dog or cat in a manner that exposes the dog or cat to extreme weather conditions in the following designated emergency areas:
(1) A designated emergency area during a flood or hurricane in which a disaster or emergency, as defined in R.S. 29:723, is declared by executive order or proclamation of the governor.
(2) A designated emergency area during a flood or hurricane in which a local disaster or emergency, as defined in R.S. 29:723, is declared by a local political subdivision of the state.
B. A local governing authority may establish a fine not to exceed seventy-five dollars which may be imposed on anyone who violates the provisions of this Section.
Acts 2018, No. 148, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 3:2362 ("Tying or tethering a dog or cat in extreme weather conditions; penalties") 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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