Animal control officers; inclusion thereof in classification of law-enforcement officers. (HB2393)

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

Description

Animal control officers deemed law-enforcement officers. Adds animal control officers to the following crimes for which enhanced punishment is imposed when the victim of such a crime is a law-enforcement officer: assault and battery, malicious wounding, and obstruction of justice. Amends § 18.2-460 (“Obstructing justice; penalty.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

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