§ 14:305. Wildlife and exotics in transit.

(a)

No nonresident person of this parish may bring any wild or exotic animal into this parish or travel with any wild or exotic animal in this parish, without obtaining a permit from the director, before entering this parish. To obtain a permit to enter or travel with any wild or exotic animal, such nonresident shall notify or submit an application to the director, which shall describe the number and species of animals, anticipated itinerary, and purposes for bringing the animal or animals into the parish. The animal control and rescue center director may issue the permit provided that the applicant can demonstrate, in advance, compliance with the minimum care standards. The permit shall be valid for no more than thirty (30) days and may not be renewed.

(b)

This section shall not apply to:

(1)

Common carriers.

(2)

Animal suppliers transporting wildlife or exotics to zoos.

(3)

Animal suppliers to institutes of higher education.

(4)

Local, state or federal agencies.

(5)

Other individuals or groups which have been granted a waiver by the director of the animal control and rescue center for good cause shown.

(6)

Nonresidents traveling with any wildlife or exotic animal which shall be in the parish not more than seventy-two (72) hours, provided that such wild or exotic animal is not employed for or involved directly or indirectly in any exhibition or commercial purpose in conflict with this title.

(7)

Circuses meeting minimum humane standards.

(8)

Zoos meeting minimum humane standards.

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