Louisiana § RS 3:2856 - Identification of impounded animals
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:2856 — Identification of impounded animals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:2856. Identification of impounded animals
Every impounded animal shall be permanently identified by branding, tattoo, electronic device, or other method of identification approved by the commissioner. Records of the identification method, including a description of the animal, shall be maintained by the impounding jurisdiction.
Added by Acts 1950, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 12, §1; Acts 2021, No. 162, §1, eff. June 11, 2021.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 3:2856
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:2856 cover?
Section RS 3:2856 ("Identification of impounded animals") 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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