Louisiana § RS 3:2891 - Swine prohibited from running at large

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:2891 — Swine prohibited from running at large, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 3:2891. Swine prohibited from running at large

No person owning swine shall knowingly, willfully, or negligently permit his swine to run at large upon public property or upon private property of another person.

Added by Acts 1954, No. 130, §1.  Amended by Acts 1972, No. 419, §1; Acts 2010, No. 980, §1.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 3:2891

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:2891 cover?

Section RS 3:2891 ("Swine prohibited 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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