Dogs; Class 3 misdemeanor to tether, fasten, etc. to stationary object. (HB2242)
Introduced By
Del. Algie Howell (D-Norfolk) with support from co-patron Sen. Kenneth Alexander (D-Norfolk)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Tethering of dogs. Makes it a Class 3 misdemeanor to tether, fasten, chain, or tie a dog to a doghouse, tree, fence, or other stationary object. However, the bill provides a number of circumstances in which it is lawful to tether a dog. An animal control officer has the discretion to issue a correction warning to anyone who is violating the provisions of this bill, unless the health or safety of the dog is endangered, the animal has been wounded, or a correction warning has previously been issued. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/09/2007 | Committee |
01/09/2007 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 074712326 |
01/09/2007 | Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
01/18/2007 | Assigned ACNRsub: Agriculture (Orrock) |
01/26/2007 | Impact statement from DPB (HB2242) |