Vivian, Louisiana

Sec. 4-3. – Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

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Breeder: Any person who breeds a female dog or cat for the purpose of obtaining a monetary gain from the sale of any portion of the litter produced.

Sec. 4-8. – Impoundment of dogs and cats, disposition, identification and classification.

(h) Any person adopting an unspayed or unneutered animal from the department must sign an agreement to have the animal spayed or neutered within thirty (30) days or by six (6) months of age for a female or nine (9) months of age for a male, and must leave a deposit in an amount established by the director with the department to be applied toward such veterinary services. The department will issue a receipt for said deposit and the amount thereof will be paid to the veterinarian selected by the adopting party to perform the surgery, as a credit upon the charge for such service. The department shall perform follow-up investigations to confirm compliance with this section, and failure to comply shall constitute a waiver of all rights of the adopting party and in and to the animal, returning full custody of the animal to the department and shall further constitute forfeiture of all fees paid by said party in connection with the adoption.

Sec. 4-17.1. – Breeders, permits required.

No private person shall breed a female dog for the purpose of selling any portion of the litter for profit without first obtaining a permit from the town or parish animal services. The applicant will provide CPAS with the dogs breed, date of birth and a copy of registration papers, if any. Fees for permits are listed in section 4-23. Any additional licenses and permits required by local, state, and federal law, if any, must be obtained prior to the issuance of a breeder’s permit.

Sec. 4-23. – Fees.

(d) Permit fees shall be assessed on an annual basis for the calendar year. Anyone falling into more than one category shall be required to obtain permits in each category, but shall be charged only one fee, that being for the highest fee category applicable. Annual permit fees shall be:

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(13) For each breeder’s permit (each dog) …..150.00