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HB858: Cruelty to animals; violence against attacking dog shall not be in violation of provisions thereto.
Chief Patron
Del.
Frank Hargrove (R-55)
Frank Hargrove
(R-55)
Glen Allen, VA
Served: 1982–
Progress
| Introduced | |
| Passed Committee | |
| Passed House | |
| Passed Senate | |
| Signed by Governor | |
| Became Law |
Status
Bill is Dead
Summary
Cruelty to animals. Provides that anyone using violence against a dog in the face of an actual or imminent attack by the dog shall be presumed not to violate the cruelty to animals provisions. View Full Text »

