§ 13:67.2. Theft of dogs.

(a)

Theft of dogs is the misappropriation or taking of any dog which belongs to another, either without consent of the other to the misappropriation or taking, or by means of fraudulent conduct, practices or representations. An intent to deprive the other permanently of whatever may be the subject of the misappropriation or taking is essential.

(b)

Whoever commits the crime of theft of dogs shall, upon the first conviction thereof, be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or be imprisoned for not less than three (3) months nor more than six (6) months, or both.

(Ord. No. 8837, § 1, 1-11-89)

State law reference

Similar provisions, R.S. 14:67.2.