Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law
La. R.S. 14 § 14:102.18: Seizure and disposition of dogs which cause death or inflict bodily injury
What this law says, in plain English
Law enforcement may seize dogs that unprovoked and aggressively caused human death or injury. A court hearing determines if the dog should be euthanized, and the owner pays impound costs if the dog is adjudicated liable.
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