Louisiana § RS 3:742 - Inspection of cattle
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:742 — Inspection of cattle, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:742. Inspection of cattle
No livestock shall be sold at any public sale until such livestock have been offered for inspection by the seller to brand inspectors or a designee of the Livestock Brand Commission appointed for such purpose. Brand inspectors are authorized to inspect any livestock being transported by any means, or being loaded or prepared to be transported. Brand inspectors shall have the authority to inspect all livestock together with accompanying health documentation for each animal in conjunction with the Louisiana Board of Animal Health. Whenever health documentation for any animal is not in compliance with the requirements of the Louisiana Board of Animal Health, the brand inspector may stop all movement of the animal until all required health documentation is provided or may require the person who has possession of the animal to return the animal to the place of origin.
Acts 1982, No. 113, §1; Acts 2008, No. 920, §1, eff. July 14, 2008; Acts 2012, No. 177, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 3:742
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:742 cover?
Section RS 3:742 ("Inspection of cattle") 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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