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ACT No. 977
Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE BILL NO. 219
BY REPRESENTATIVE ST. GERMAIN
AN ACT1
To enact R.S. 14:102.24, relative to offenses affecting public sensibility; to create the crime2
of unlawful restraint of a dog; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions;3
to provide for applicability; to provide criminal penalties; and to provide for related4
matters.5
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:6
Section 1. R.S. 14:102.24 is hereby enacted to read as follows: 7
ยง102.24. Unlawful restraint of a dog; definitions; penalties8
A. As used in this Section:9
(1) "Collar" means any collar constructed of nylon, leather, or similar10
material, specifically designed to be used for a dog.11
(2) "Owner" means a person who owns or has custody or control of a dog.12
(3) "Properly fitted" means, with respect to a collar, a collar that measures13
the circumference of a dog's neck plus at least one inch.14
(4) "Restraint" means a chain, rope, tether, leash, cable, or other device that15
attaches a dog to a stationary object or trolley system.16
B. It shall be unlawful to tie, tether, or restrain any animal in a manner that17
is inhumane, cruel, or detrimental to its welfare.18
C. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to any of the following:19
(1) Accepted veterinary practices.20
(2) Activities carried on for scientific or medical research governed by21
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(3) A dog restrained to a running line, pulley, or trolley system and is not1
restrained to the running line, pulley, or trolley system by means of a pinch-type,2
prong-type, choke-type, or improperly fitted collar.3
(4) A dog restrained in compliance with the requirements of a camping or4
recreational area as defined by a federal, state, or local authority or jurisdiction.5
(5) A dog restrained while the owner is engaged in, or actively training for,6
an activity that is conducted pursuant to a valid license issued by this state if the7
activity for which the license is issued is associated with the use or presence of a8
dog.9
(6) A dog restrained while the owner is engaged in conduct directly related10
to the business of shepherding or herding cattle or livestock.11
(7) A dog restrained while the owner is engaged in conduct directly related12
to the business of cultivating agricultural products if the restraint is reasonably13
necessary for the safety of the dog.14
(8) A dog being restrained and walked with a hand-held leash regardless of15
the type of collar being used.16
D. Whoever violates the provisions of this Section shall be fined not more17
than three hundred dollars.18
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED: