Dogs, dangerous and vicious; any person may apply to magistrate for issuance of summons. (SB950)
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Description
Dangerous and vicious dogs. Authorizes persons who have reason to believe that a canine or canine crossbreed is a dangerous or vicious dog to apply to a magistrate for the issuance of a summons requiring the owner or custodian to appear in court at a specified time. Currently, the authority to go to the magistrate to obtain a summons is the responsibility of law-enforcement and animal control officers. Amends § 3.2-6540 (“Control of dangerous or vicious dogs; penalties.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
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