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ANIMAL LAW 2009 COMPILATION NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOADING.

ANIMAL LAW: Legislative News from Baton Rouge
4/20/2010

You can track the progress of the bills, go to http://www.legis.state.la.us/ or follow the progress of animal bills here this session.

HB 219. (Rep Karin Gaudet St. Germain, (D) - Plaquemine)

Would create the crime of illegally restraining a dog and outlaw the primary use of chains or tethers for restraining chained dogs.

STATUS: Awaiting first committee hearing.

 

SB 73. (Senator Heitmeier, (D) - Algiers)

Would require that only lethal injection be used to euthanize shelter animals.

STATUS: Scheduled to be heard today, April 20th.

 

HB 829. (Rep Tony Ligi, (R) - Metairie)

Would make the act of poisoning any domestic animal an act of 'aggravated' cruelty increasing potential fines and jail times.

STATUS: Awaiting first committee hearing.

 

HB 201. (Rep Walker Hines, (D) New Orleans)

Would require all convicted animal abusers to register with the parish or police department; this information would be shared with law enforcement officers in the enforcement or prevention of cruelty.

STATUS: Awaiting first committee hearing.

 

HB 313. (Rep Gary L. Smith, (D) Norco

Would require all breeders to pay kennel fees set by parishes or municipalities; proceeds would be directed to shelters.

STATUS: Passed House Committee. Bill goes to the House Floor.

 


Many thanks to Animal Law Section member, Marie Erickson, who has worked

many hours to compile the Louisiana Animal Laws for our Section!

 

DOWNLOAD PDF COMPILATION HERE!

 


 

 

 

 


 

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