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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
After the expiration of 10 days from the date of entering an order pursuant to § 55.1-2831, it is unlawful for any domesticated livestock to run at large within such boundaries, and any person owning or having charge of any such animal who permits such livestock to run at large within such boundaries is guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor. Each day such animal is permitted to run at large constitutes a separate offense, and any such animal found running at large upon any street, alley, road, or other public ground within such boundaries may be taken up and impounded by any person who may retain such animal in his custody until the expense of keeping such animal is paid.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Virginia Code Title 55.1. Property and Conveyances § 55.1-2832. Animals shall not run at large after entry of order - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/va/title-55-1-property-and-conveyances/va-code-sect-55-1-2832/
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