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HB2365: Dog collar; person guilty of misdemeanor if takes an electronic or radio transmitting one from dog.

Chief Patron

Del. Ed Scott (R-30)

Ed Scott (R-30)
Culpeper, VA
Served: 2004–

Progress

Yes Introduced
Passed Committee
Yes Passed House
Yes Passed Senate
Yes Signed by Governor
Yes Became Law

Status

03/19/2007: signed by governor

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Summary

Larceny of a dog collar; penalty.  Provides that any person who commits the larceny of an electronic, radio transmitting, or other collar from a dog is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor; however, if the animal wearing the collar is lost or killed as a result of the collar theft, the person is guilty of a Class 5 felony. The bill also provides that upon a finding of guilt, the court shall order that the defendant pay $1,000 restitution for any dog lost or killed, or greater proven actual damages. Such proven actual damages may include training expenses and lost breeding revenues.

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