Louisiana § RS 3:2815 - Impoundment pens or areas
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:2815 — Impoundment pens or areas, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:2815. Impoundment pens or areas
The State Department of Public Safety shall designate and establish within each parish of the state, where necessary, an impoundment pen or area which shall be maintained by the department or by a person designated by the Superintendent of State Police solely for the purpose of impounding and retaining within the parish all livestock, swine and other cattle or animals subject to impoundment under the laws of this state. Animals impounded under such laws shall be retained and cared for in said impoundment pens or areas until disposed of in the manner provided by law.
The Superintendent of State Police is authorized to deputize or otherwise obtain the services of one farmer in each parish who shall be responsible for maintaining and caring for all animals impounded.
Acts 1960, No. 290, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 3:2815
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:2815 cover?
Section RS 3:2815 ("Impoundment pens or areas") 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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