§ 4-57. Impounding—Authorized; reclaiming; sale, disposition of proceeds.

The constables and deputy sheriffs of the parish are directed and empowered to seize and take into their custody any animal described in section 4-26 and to retain the same in their possession until the owner pays the fine and costs assessed against him as provided in this article, and such animal shall be thus held securely for the fine and costs. If such fine and costs are not paid within five days after such fine is assessed and the owner notified of such seizure, the constable or deputy sheriff shall have the right to advertise for sale such animal or animals by posting a written notice for ten days at the front door of the justice of the peace of his ward, and at such other public places within the ward as the constable or deputy sheriff may deem necessary and proper and on the days fixed for the sale, at the time and place set forth in the advertisement, shall publicly auction and sell such animal or animals without appraisement to the last and highest bidder. Out of the proceeds of such sale shall first be deducted the costs of advertising and such other costs and the fine provided in this article, and the surplus shall be deposited with the treasurer of the parish, there to remain for 12 months unless claimed by the proper owner sooner. Upon due proof made, the treasurer of the parish shall issue such owner a voucher for the surplus. After 12 months if such surplus amount is not claimed by the rightful owner of the animal or animals, the treasurer shall then transfer such amount to the general fund of the parish.

(Code 1969, § 4-22)

State law reference

See R.S. 3:2804.