Louisiana § RS 3:2531 - Municipalities authorized to prohibit livestock from running at large
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:2531 — Municipalities authorized to prohibit livestock from running at large, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:2531. Municipalities authorized to prohibit livestock from running at large
All cities and towns having a population of more than one thousand, and all towns and villages in this state having a population of one thousand or less and situated within three miles of the corporate limits of any city having a population of twenty-five thousand or more, may regulate, restrict, and prohibit by proper ordinances, the running at large of livestock of all kinds within the corporate limits of the cities, towns, and villages; establish impounding pens and yards, and employ pound keepers; fix impounding fees and charges; and provide for the sale or disposition of impounded animals or stock.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 3:2531
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:2531 cover?
Section RS 3:2531 ("Municipalities authorized to prohibit livestock from running at large") 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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