West Virginia § 20-2-16 Dogs chasing deer

West Virginia Statutes

§ 20-2-16 — Dogs chasing deer

West Virginia § 20-2-16

Ch. 20NATURAL RESOURCES

Art. 2WILDLIFE RESOURCES

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Bluebook

W. Va. Code § 20-2-16 (2026).

Text

Except as provided in §20-2-5j of this code, no person may permit or use his or her dog to hunt or chase deer. A natural resources police officer shall take into possession any dog known to have unlawfully hunted or chased deer. If the owner of the dog can be determined, the dog shall be returned to the owner. If the owner of the dog cannot be determined, the natural resources police officer shall deliver the dog to the appropriate county humane officer or facility consistent with the provisions of this code.

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Except as provided in §20-2-5j of this code, no person may permit or use his or her dog to hunt or chase deer. A natural resources police officer shall take into possession any dog known to have unlawfully hunted or chased deer. If the owner of the dog can be determined, the dog shall be returned to the owner. If the owner of the dog cannot be determined, the natural resources police officer shall deliver the dog to the appropriate county humane officer or facility consistent with the provisions of this code.

Legislative History

2020 Reg. Sess., HB4514; 2020 Reg. Sess., SB550; 2019 Reg. Sess., SB331; 2018 Reg. Sess., SB30; 2017 Reg. Sess., SB536; 2017 Reg. Sess., SB1003; 2010 Reg. Sess., HB3110; 1967 Reg. Sess., SB270; 1961 Reg. Sess., SB23