§ 14:222. Livestock at large prohibited.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any livestock thereof to run, roam, or be at large or on any of the public highways, commons or lands, either public or private, within the limits of the city-parish. The owner or keeper is liable for any damages caused by such animals. Staked or secured animals shall not be permitted to reach any road or highway or cause any danger or obstruction.

(b)

The animal control and rescue center, or any other law enforcement officer, may seize and impound all and any livestock found at large in the parish, using all manners and means necessary.

(c)

Impounded animals shall be held at the animal shelter for six (6) days and the owner notified of impoundment within twenty-four (24) hours by letter or warning notice. If not redeemed in six (6) days, the animal shall be sold.

(d)

If the owner is unknown, the animal shelter shall publish an advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation shall set forth the following information.

(1)

The name and address of the impounding organization.

(2)

Species, sex, size, marks, brands, color, and approximate age of animal.

(3)

Date, time and location of impoundment.

(4)

Applicable fines and fees.

(5)

The holding period on the animals and the fact that the animal will be sold if not claimed.

(6)

That the person claiming ownership must appear in person to prove claims of ownership.

(e)

If, after advertisement in the newspaper, the owner does not appear by the time specified, the animal control center shall proceed to sell the animal at public auction to the highest bidder.

(f)

Each day a violation of this section is continued shall be deemed a separate violation.

(Ord. No. 9634 § 1, 5-26-93; Ord. No. 9766, § 8, 11-24-93; Ord. No. 15237, § 1, 1-11-12)