The East Baton Rouge Parish Animal Control Center has jurisdiction throughout the parish, including Baton Rouge, Baker and Zachary. They are responsible for enforcement and are classified as a public safety and health agency.
A summary of local laws may be found here.
East Baton Rouge City Code of Ordinances (see Title 14 for Animals)
Pet Purchase Protection Law
Louisiana does not have this law. This is one of the many reasons buyers should have pets checked by a veterinarian within a week of purchase, carefully review sales contract, and do ones’ homework.
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund - LSU Law Chapter
Legal Watch
BRKC actively advocates for dogs and owners in our community/state. We endorsed a proposal to ban unrestrained dogs in truck beds while traveling on interstates. Obviously this is for the safety of the dog and fellow drivers. The bill made it all the way to the governor’s desk but unfortunately was rejected.
Member Carl Grotten is our legislative liaison.
Have you visited the Government Relations Toolbox lately? It’s full of great information to share with legislators, the media and others.
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