Louisiana § RS 3:2731 - Parishes and municipalities may regulate
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:2731 — Parishes and municipalities may regulate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:2731. Parishes and municipalities may regulate
The governing bodies of all parishes and municipalities may adopt ordinances regulating dogs running at large; regulating or prohibiting vicious or dangerous dogs; or to limit the enforcement of said ordinances or the imposition of fees and fines thereunder. In addition, such ordinances may provide for the utilization of the proceeds of dog and cat license fees and fines for the operation of its animal control program or for the effective enforcement of its animal control ordinances.
Acts 2010, No. 108, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 3:2731
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:2731 cover?
Section RS 3:2731 ("Parishes and municipalities may regulate") 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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