§ 4-6. Abandoning domestic animal in public place or on property of another.  


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  • Any person who shall abandon any dog, cat or other domesticated animal in any public place, including the right-of-way of any public road, street or highway, or on the property of another shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.

    (Ord. of 10-21-97)

    Cross reference— Penalty for Class 3 misdemeanor, § 1-11.

    State Law reference— Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 3.1-796.73; authority of county to adopt above section, § 15.1-29:1; abandonment of animals generally, § 3.1-796.68.

(Ord. of 10-21-97)

State law reference

Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 3.1-796.73; authority of county to adopt above section, § 15.1-29:1; abandonment of animals generally, § 3.1-796.68.

Cross reference

Penalty for Class 3 misdemeanor, § 1-11.