Louisiana § 14:228.1 Unauthorized release of certain animals, birds, or aquatic species

Louisiana Statutes

§ 14:228.1 — Unauthorized release of certain animals, birds, or aquatic species

Louisiana § 14:228.1

Title 14Criminal Law

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La. Stat. Ann. § 14:228.1 (2026).

Text

A.It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally and without permission, release any animal, bird, or aquatic species which has been lawfully confined for agriculture, science, research, commerce, public propagation, protective custody, or education.

B.Whoever violates the provisions of this Section shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars, imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.

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A. It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally and without permission, release any animal, bird, or aquatic species which has been lawfully confined for agriculture, science, research, commerce, public propagation, protective custody, or education.
B. Whoever violates the provisions of this Section shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars, imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.

Legislative History

Acts 1990, No. 205, §2.

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