La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2475
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Exceptions
Official statutory text
A. The sterilization requirements of this Part do not apply to a dog or cat that is claimed from a releasing agency by a person who already owns the animal.
B. This Part does not apply to a releasing agency located in a municipality that has in effect an ordinance providing standards for dog and cat sterilization that exceed the requirements of this Part.
C. The provisions of this Part shall not apply to animals sold or released from any humane society, public or private shelter, or animal control agency to the United States armed forces, police or other law enforcement agencies, licensed veterinary facilities, or to licensed medical facilities.
D. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 225, §1.
Acts 1990, No. 567, §1, eff. July 19, 1990; Acts 2011, No. 225, §1.
B. This Part does not apply to a releasing agency located in a municipality that has in effect an ordinance providing standards for dog and cat sterilization that exceed the requirements of this Part.
C. The provisions of this Part shall not apply to animals sold or released from any humane society, public or private shelter, or animal control agency to the United States armed forces, police or other law enforcement agencies, licensed veterinary facilities, or to licensed medical facilities.
D. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 225, §1.
Acts 1990, No. 567, §1, eff. July 19, 1990; Acts 2011, No. 225, §1.
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