{
 "citation": "14:102.26",
 "heading": "Unlawful restraint of a dog; definitions; penalties",
 "doc_id": "725263",
 "source_url": "https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=725263",
 "classification": "M",
 "enacted_year": "2010",
 "last_amended_year": "2010",
 "penalties": [
  {
   "subsection": "D",
   "text": "Whoever violates the provisions of this Section shall be fined not more than three hundred dollars.",
   "los_min": "",
   "los_max": "",
   "hard_labor": "",
   "benefits": "",
   "death": false,
   "condition": ""
  }
 ],
 "referenced_statutes": [],
 "text": "RS 14:102.26\n\n\u00a7102.26. Unlawful restraint of a dog; definitions; penalties\n\nA. As used in this Section:\n\n(1) \"Collar\" means any collar constructed of nylon, leather, or similar material, specifically designed to be used for a dog.\n\n(2) \"Owner\" means a person who owns or has custody or control of a dog.\n\n(3) \"Properly fitted\" means, with respect to a collar, a collar that measures the circumference of a dog's neck plus at least one inch.\n\n(4) \"Restraint\" means a chain, rope, tether, leash, cable, or other device that attaches a dog to a stationary object or trolley system.\n\nB. It shall be unlawful to tie, tether, or restrain any animal in a manner that is inhumane, cruel, or detrimental to its welfare.\n\nC. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to any of the following:\n\n(1) Accepted veterinary practices.\n\n(2) Activities carried on for scientific or medical research governed by accepted standards.\n\n(3) A dog restrained to a running line, pulley, or trolley system and is not restrained to the running line, pulley, or trolley system by means of a pinch-type, prong-type, choke-type, or improperly fitted collar.\n\n(4) A dog restrained in compliance with the requirements of a camping or recreational area as defined by a federal, state, or local authority or jurisdiction.\n\n(5) A dog restrained while the owner is engaged in, or actively training for, an activity that is conducted pursuant to a valid license issued by this state if the activity for which the license is issued is associated with the use or presence of a dog.\n\n(6) A dog restrained while the owner is engaged in conduct directly related to the business of shepherding or herding cattle or livestock.\n\n(7) A dog restrained while the owner is engaged in conduct directly related to the business of cultivating agricultural products if the restraint is reasonably necessary for the safety of the dog.\n\n(8) A dog being restrained and walked with a hand-held leash regardless of the type of collar being used.\n\nD. Whoever violates the provisions of this Section shall be fined not more than three hundred dollars.\n\nActs 2010, No. 977, \u00a71."
}