§ 10-122. Transporting animals; bringing animals into city.

(a)

No dog or cat three months of age or older shall be delivered by any out-of-state carrier into the City of Lafayette or the unincorporated areas of the Parish of Lafayette unless there is a certificate of a licensed veterinarian at the point of shipment accompanying the dog or cat, or the bill of lading therefor, showing that the dog or cat has been currently inoculated against rabies and is in good health.

(b)

All dogs and cats less than three months of age entering the City of Lafayette or the unincorporated areas of the Parish of Lafayette by any out-of-state carrier must be accompanied by a health certificate signed by a veterinarian at the place of origin.

(c)

Any carrier transporting animals shall upon request provide proof of adequate ventilation and care of such animals as to safe and humane treatment.

(d)

It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly bring into the City of Lafayette or the unincorporated areas of the Parish of Lafayette any animal infected with any infectious or contagious disease or any wild or exotic animal which may constitute a threat to the safety of citizens and whoever is convicted of this crime shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500.00 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment.

(Ord. No. O-142-2017, § 3, 8-8-2017)