Baton Rouge prohibits animal hoarding under Title 14 of the City-Parish Code. Hoarding is defined as collecting animals without providing adequate care, housing animals in unsanitary conditions, or failing to dispose of dead animals. Violations are misdemeanors enforced by the Animal Control and Rescue Center.
Title 14 (Animals) of the East Baton Rouge Parish City-Parish Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3 (Ownership, Keeping of Wild, Exotic Animals, and Restrictions), governs animal welfare. Section 14:302 and related provisions in Chapter 5 (Animal Cruelty, § 14:501) prohibit collecting animals without providing humane care, housing animals in filthy or insanitary conditions creating health hazards, and failing to properly dispose of dead animals. Owners must provide proper food, water, shelter, veterinary care, space, light, and grooming. The Animal Control and Rescue Center (ACRC) investigates complaints and may seize animals. Violators may also face Louisiana state law charges under RS 14:102.1 (simple cruelty to animals).
Violations of Title 14 animal ordinances are misdemeanors. Conviction may result in fines up to $500 and/or up to six months in jail per offense. Seized animals may be forfeited to the ACRC.
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