Chapter 14. ANIMALS

§ 14-1. Livestock prohibited to be at large; impoundment and disposition of animals found at large.

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No person shall permit his horse, mule, cow, goat, hog or other livestock to go at large in the town, and any such animal found at large shall be impounded until redeemed. If such animal is not redeemed within 48 hours, it may be sold and the proceeds, after deducting the amount of any fine or costs imposed and the expense incurred for apprehension and keeping, shall be held by the town treasurer for the benefit of the owner, provided that such impoundment shall not bar prosecution of the person responsible for a violation of this section. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a class 4 misdemeanor for each offense.

(Code 1977, § 4-1)

State Law reference— Estrays, Code of Virginia, § 55-202 et seq.

(Code 1977, § 4-1)

State law reference

Estrays, Code of Virginia, § 55-202 et seq.

                    
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