Louisiana § RS 3:2778 - Municipal and parish governing authorities
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:2778 — Municipal and parish governing authorities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:2778. Municipal and parish governing authorities
Nothing contained in this Part shall be construed to prevent or otherwise limit the governing authority of a municipality or parish from setting fees and fines in amounts sufficient for the operation of its animal control program or for the effective enforcement of its animal control ordinances; however, in the absence of the adoption of such ordinances, the parish or local governing authority shall rely on the provisions of R.S. 3:2773.
Acts 2003, No. 133, §1, eff. May 28, 2003; Acts 2010, No. 108, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:2778 cover?
Section RS 3:2778 ("Municipal and parish governing authorities") 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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