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Links to Basic Animal-related Louisiana State Laws

R.S. 14:102
R.S. 14:102.1
R.S. 14:102.5
R.S. 14:67.30
R.S. 3:2461 et seq.
R.S. 3:2471 et seq.
R.S. 3:2501
Cruelty to an Animal - Definitions
Cruelty to an Animal - Simple (misdemeanor)/Aggravated (felony)
Dog Fighting
Theft of an Animal
Animal Shelter Minimum Standards
Pet Over-population Control
Animal Control Officers

Note: "R.S." means the Louisiana Revised Statutes (current state law);
"et seq." is the abbreviation of et sequentia (Latin: "and the following").




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Links to Basic Animal-related Federal (U.S.) Laws

7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq.
7 U.S.C. 2156
16 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.
26 U.S.C. 501
Amendment IV
Animal Welfare Act
Animal Fighting
Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971
Internal Revenue Code, Non-profit Charity Tax-exempt Status
U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights - Amendment IV, Search and Seizure

Note: "U.S.C." means United States Code (current federal law).