§ 10-41. Running at large in residential subdivisions.

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(a)

It shall be unlawful for the owner or custodian of any dog to allow such dog to run at large in any subdivision zoned residential or in any mobile home park in the county. All dogs shall be kept on a leash or under direct control of the owner or custodian to ensure that the dog is not running, roaming or self-hunting off the property of the owner or custodian.

(b)

Any dog captured while in violation of this section shall be impounded by the animal control officer and disposed of as set forth in Code of Virginia, § 3.2-6546.

(c)

Owners of dogs who violate the provisions of this section shall be guilty of misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished in accordance with section 10-1.

(Code 1999, § 4-16; Ord. No. O-08-13, 8-12-2013)

(Code 1999, § 4-16; Ord. No. O-08-13, 8-12-2013)

                    
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