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 Ouachita Parish
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 3. ANIMALS AND FOWL
 Article IV. DOGS

  § 3-49. Potentially dangerous dogs; requirements.  

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  • (a)

    Following a declaration of potentially dangerous dog, it is unlawful for an owner or keeper:

    (1)

    To permit it to be other than securely confined inside a locked building, kennel, pen, or other structure having secure sides, bottom, and top while on the premises of the owner or keeper; and

    (2)

    To permit it to be away from the premises of the owner or keeper unless the dog is securely leashed, and under control of a person at least fifteen (15) years of age and physically able to restrain and control the animal; or

    (3)

    To fail to comply with any court ordered restrictions on keeping said potentially dangerous dog; or

    (4)

    To fail to notify the agency of change of ownership, custody, or residence of the dog within ten (10) days of such change.ve (45) days of the incident or fifteen (15) days from the date of filing of the request for hearing. If the owner or keeper cannot be located for service within the time specified, the court may give written direction to the animal control officer on how to proceed.

    (2)

    Pending hearing under this section, and any appeals to a court of competent jurisdiction, the animal or animals may be seized and impounded at the cost of the owner or keeper, as provided by this article.

    (3)

    Following the hearing, the court may rule that:

    a.

    There is insufficient evidence of the violation, whereupon the animal may be released to its owner subject to any restrictions imposed upon it previously; or

    b.

    The animal may be placed in custody of the animal control authority for possible placement with a new owner; or

    c.

    The animal may be promptly disposed of by the animal control officer; or

    d.

    Under special circumstances, the owner or keeper may be allowed to permanently remove the animal from the parish; provided that adequate security or assurance against its return is given, and the court is convinced that the animal will be kept in such a manner that it is no longer a danger to persons, property, or other animals.

(Ord. No. 8252, § 3.11, 4-22-92)