Louisiana § RS 9:2800.28 - Limitation of liability for veterinary professionals who report animal cruelty
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2800.28 — Limitation of liability for veterinary professionals who report animal cruelty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:2800.28. Limitation of liability for veterinary professionals who report animal cruelty
A. Any veterinarian licensed by the state or veterinary technician licensed by the state who reports in good faith and has reasonable belief that an animal has been the subject of a violation of R.S. 14:102.1, 102.5, 102.8, 102.19, 102.20, 102.23, or 102.26 shall be immune from civil liability or criminal prosecution if he reports such violation to the commissioner or designee of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, a P.O.S.T. certified animal control officer, a law enforcement agency, or a prosecuting attorney or if he participates in any investigation or proceeding for acts prohibited by law.
B. Additionally, any veterinarian licensed by the state or veterinary technician licensed by the state shall be immune from civil liability or criminal prosecution for the release of confidential information pursuant to a subpoena or court-ordered disclosure, or upon written consent from the animal's owner or the animal owner's legal representative.
C. This Section shall not apply if the veterinarian or veterinary technician acts with gross negligence, willful misconduct, or in bad faith.
Acts 2022, No. 59, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 9:2800.28 ("Limitation of liability for veterinary professionals who report animal cruelty") 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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