Dangerous or vicious dog; court may order owner to pay restitution for damages to injured person. (HB2364)
Introduced By
Del. Todd Gilbert (R-Woodstock) with support from co-patron Del. Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg)
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Description
Restitution for damages done by a dangerous or vicious dog. Provides that a court, upon finding an animal to be a dangerous or vicious dog, may order the owner, custodian, or harborer thereof to pay restitution for damages to any person injured by the animal or whose companion animal was injured or killed by the animal. Amends § 3.2-6540 (“Control of dangerous or vicious dogs; penalties.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

