§ 6-41. Steel leg hold traps prohibited.  


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  • Steel leg hold traps are banned in St. Martin Parish, except as permitted by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and/or their agents to remove dangerous or nuisance animals or as otherwise permitted by state law. Any person using steel leg traps unlawfully shall be fined $50.00 for each offense.

(Ord. No. 15-12-1125-OR, 12-15-2015)

State law reference

Traps; wild quadrupeds, R.S. 56:121.1; LA Admin. Code Title 76 Wildlife and Fisheries Part V, Chapter 1, § 125.