Lost things; domestic animals
La. Civ. Code art. 3419.1
in effect3419.1. Lost things; domestic animals
To claim ownership of a domestic animal pursuant to Article 3419 or 3490, the possessor shall prove that the animal when acquired lacked a microchip or other owner-identifying information such as a collar, rabies tag, or tattoo. The presence of owner-identifying information creates a rebuttable presumption that the possessor has not satisfied the requirements for ownership under Article 3419 or 3490.
Acts 2021, No. 162, §2, eff. June 11, 2021.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=1238029Fetched: 10/20/2026