§ 5-17. Poundkeepers and impoundments generally.  


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  • There shall be appointed in each ward of this parish one or more poundkeepers whose duty it shall be to take possession of and impound any livestock found at large upon any public highway or within any of the drainage districts in the parish, or on the property of any neighbor except with his consent. Any livestock so taken and impounded shall be impounded in this parish, and the owner thereof shall be notified by the poundkeeper personally, or by leaving written notice at the place of his residence within twenty-four (24) hours after taking possession of such livestock.

(Ord. No. 93, § 2, 5-23-68)

State law reference

Similar provisions, R.S. 3:3004(A).