Who needs no state pet shop or kennel license; local animal control permits in Louisiana?
Issued by Your parish or city animal control (New Orleans and Jefferson Parish set their own rules under R.S. 3:3021), at step 4 of 6 in the opening sequence: get the permits for your kind of business.
Grooming alone needs only the occupational license. A shop selling dogs and cats, or boarding them, asks the parish or city animal control office whether it requires a kennel or pet shop permit and an inspection; a local kennel license usually replaces individual tags once five or more dogs are kept. The Department of Agriculture and Forestry handles animal health and the sale of animals from out of state.
Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.
Step 4 of 6: Get the permits for your kind of business
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by Your parish or city animal control (New Orleans and Jefferson Parish set their own rules under R.S. 3:3021).
Sources and dates
Louisiana Legislative Auditor report on the state’s role in animal welfare and control; R.S. 3:3021; parish and city animal control ordinances. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
Questions about opening here.
No. In Louisiana it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Louisiana it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Louisiana it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Louisiana it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Louisiana it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Louisiana it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Louisiana it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Louisiana it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Louisiana it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Louisiana it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Louisiana it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Louisiana it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Louisiana it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Louisiana it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Louisiana it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Louisiana it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Louisiana it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
Yes. Grooming alone needs only the occupational license.
No. In Louisiana it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Louisiana it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
Your parish or city animal control (New Orleans and Jefferson Parish set their own rules under R.S. 3:3021).
Step 4 of 6, get the permits for your kind of business. The steps before it: set up the business, register for tax and approve the space.
Who needs no state pet shop or kennel license in Louisiana?
