Bastrop, Louisiana

Sec. 5-1. – Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them:

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Breeder (professional): Any person who breeds animals for profit and who produces more than two (2) litters of animals, normally dogs or cats, in any one (1) calendar year. “Breeder” (hobbyist) is any person who harbors four (4) or more animals, normally dogs or cats, or who breeds animals as a hobby, producing not more than two (2) litters in any one (1) calendar year.

Sec. 5-17. – Professional breeder permit.

(a) Any person desiring to obtain a professional breeder permit shall make application on forms provided by the city. No breeder permit shall be issued to any multiple-family residential premises and only one (1) permit shall be issued to any one (1) household. Upon verification of the information provided, receipt of the required certification, satisfactory inspection of related premises and facilities by the city health officer or animal control officer, and payment of the fee involved, a breeder permit shall be issued.

(b) A breeder permit shall be ten dollars ($10.00) per calendar year, twenty-five dollars ($25.00) minimum per animal, plus two dollars ($2.00) per animal or two dollars ($2.00) per sexually altered animal, in excess of six (6).