re: Monroe man accused of stealing $25K Labrador retriever. Update pg 3

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We need to increase penalties on dog trafficking.

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Louisiana Laws - RS 14:67.2 Theft of animals

A. Theft of animals is the misappropriation, killing, or taking of any animal which belongs to another, either without consent of the other to the misappropriation or taking, or by means of fraudulent conduct, practices, or representations. An intent to deprive the other permanently of the animal or an intent to ransom it for the purpose of extorting money or favor is essential.

B.(1) Whoever commits the crime of theft of animals, when the misappropriation or taking amounts to a value of five hundred dollars or more, shall be imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than ten years, or may be fined not more than three thousand dollars, or both.

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