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, of the Code of Virginia. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/07/2009 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 098121248 |
| 01/07/2009 | Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources |
| 01/19/2009 | Failed to report (defeated) in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (7-Y 7-N) (see vote tally) |
| 01/21/2009 | Impact statement from DPB (SB950) |