Louisiana § RS 3:744 - Purchase of cattle for slaughter
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:744 — Purchase of cattle for slaughter, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:744. Purchase of cattle for slaughter
A. No person engaged in the business of butchering or slaughtering cattle shall purchase any cattle slaughtered by another unless the hide and ears of the animal accompany the carcass.
B. No person engaged in the business of butchering or slaughtering cattle shall purchase any cattle slaughtered by another if the hide or ears accompanying the carcass indicate that the brand or mark on the animal has been changed, mutilated, or destroyed.
C. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to persons engaged in the business of butchering or slaughtering cattle who are operating under the provisions of the federal Packers and Stockyards Act of 1924, as amended, or under a permit issued by the Louisiana Department of Health.
Acts 1982, No. 113, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:744 cover?
Section RS 3:744 ("Purchase of cattle for slaughter") 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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