Virginia statute

Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-121.1 — Permitting certain animals to run at large

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 5: Trespass to Realty, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-121.1

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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-121.1Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

The owner or manager of any animal mentioned in § 55.1-2820 , who shall knowingly permit such animal to run at large in any county or portion thereof, under quarantine, shall be deemed to be guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor.

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