Animal Ordinances in Vermilion Parish, LA (2026)
6 rules for unincorporated Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
Verified from official government sources
Chickens & Livestock
In unincorporated Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, the Police Jury's livestock article defines livestock to include chickens, turkeys and other poultry, and bars owners from letting livestock run at large on public highways in any ward that prohibits roaming or adopts a stock law. Impoundment follows R.S. 3:3002 et seq.
Livestock and Poultry Roaming Rules in Unincorporated Vermilion Parish
Light RestrictionsVermilion Parish Code §§ 6-169, 6-170, 6-171
Livestock means cattle, buffalo, bison, oxen and other bovine; horses, mules, donkeys and other equine; sheep; goats; swine; domestic rabbits; ... chickens, turkeys and other poultry; ... No person owning livestock shall knowingly, willfully or negligently permit his livestock to be at large upon the public highways of any ward of any parish where livestock is presently prohibited from roaming ...
Dog Leash Laws
In unincorporated Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, letting a dog roam at large is unlawful, and a dog found at large raises a presumption that the owner or keeper broke the rule. A leash or lead cannot exceed six feet, with an exception for exercising or training. Impound fees run $15.00 for the first day and $5.00 for each day after.
Dog Leash and At-Large Rules in Unincorporated Vermilion Parish
Some RestrictionsVermilion Parish Code §§ 6-1, 6-12, 6-83
(b)It shall be unlawful for any person, including, but not limited to, the owner and/or possessor of any animal to allow same to be at large in the parish.(c)The provisions of this section shall be enforced by the sheriff. ... Leash orlead means a thong, cord, rope, chain or similar tether which holds an animal in restraint and which is not more than six feet in length. ... It shall be unlawful...
Breed Restrictions
In unincorporated Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, the Police Jury bans owning, keeping or possessing a vicious dog and requires owners of dangerous dogs to confine them, post warning signs, and muzzle and leash them off the property. The dangerous dog definition reaches dogs of a breed whose violent propensities are known or reasonably foreseeable.
Dangerous and Vicious Dog Rules in Unincorporated Vermilion Parish
Significant RestrictionsVermilion Parish Code §§ 6-12, 6-81, 6-82
Dangerous dog includes any of the following: (1)Any dog which has a propensity, tendency or disposition to attack without provocation, to cause injury, or to otherwise endanger the safety of human beings, pet animals or livestock.(2)Any dog which is of a breed that its propensities for violent actions are known or should be reasonably foreseeable.(3)Any dog kept primarily to guard public or pri...
Exotic Pets
In unincorporated Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, owning or possessing an exotic animal is unlawful without a permit from the Police Jury. An applicant must show $1,000,000.00 per occurrence in liability coverage, every required local, state and federal permit, and a letter of no objection signed by 75 percent of residents within one mile.
Exotic Animal Permit Rules in Unincorporated Vermilion Parish
Significant RestrictionsVermilion Parish Code §§ 6-12, 6-80
Exotic animal means any species of animal born or whose natural habitat is outside the continental United States and including any undomesticated animal indigenous to the United States, which can normally be found in the wild state. The term "exotic animal" includes, but is not limited to, lions, tigers, ligers, panthers, cougars, bobcats, pumas and mountain lions. ... (a)It shall be unlawful t...
Pet Limits
In unincorporated Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, the Police Jury sets no fixed number of dogs or cats per household. Section 6-87 bars keeping more pet animals than can be properly maintained in a healthy condition without a health or safety hazard and without a nuisance to neighboring occupants.
Pet Quantity Limit Rule in Unincorporated Vermilion Parish
Light RestrictionsVermilion Parish Code §§ 6-12, 6-87
Pet animal means any dog or cat owned or kept by a person for companionship or protection or for sale to others for such purposes. ... In no event shall any person keep at his premises more pet animals that can be properly maintained in a healthy condition without presenting a health or safety hazard to the owner, keeper or others and without constituting a nuisance to the occupants of neighbor...
Cat Rules
In unincorporated Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, every cat three months or older must be registered with Vermilion Parish Animal and Rabies Control, backed by a Louisiana-licensed veterinarian's inoculation certificate and tag. An unregistered, uninoculated cat is seized and impounded for up to four days, with a $15.00 first day boarding fee and $5.00 per day after.
Cat Registration and Rabies Rules in Unincorporated Vermilion Parish
Some RestrictionsVermilion Parish Code §§ 6-12, 6-52
Cat means any animal of the feline species. ... (a)Every person who owns or possesses any dog or cat that is three months or older within the parish shall register said animal with the Vermilion Parish Animal and Rabies Control. ... (d)All dogs and cats registered and inoculated, and each certificate and tag issued by a Louisiana-licensed veterinarian, shall be effective for a period of not les...
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