Virginia Statutes
§ 3.2-6543.1 — Authority to enact parallel dangerous dog ordinance
Virginia § 3.2-6543.1
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 3.2Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food
Subtitle VDomestic Animals
Ch. 65Comprehensive Animal Care
Art. 6Authority of Local Governing Bodies
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Bluebook
Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-6543.1 (2026).
Text
The governing body of any locality may enact an ordinance regulating dangerous dogs that is parallel to § 3.2-6540, 3.2-6540.01, 3.2-6540.02, 3.2-6540.03, or 3.2-6540.04. No locality shall impose a felony penalty for violation of such ordinance.
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Legislative History
2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 464.
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