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1999 SESSION

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CHAPTER 848 An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 3.1-796.93:2, relating to training of attack dogs. [S 918] Approved March 29, 1999

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 3.1-796.93:2 as follows:

§ 3.1-796.93:2. Authority to prohibit training of attack dogs.

Any county with the urban county executive form of government may enact an ordinance which prohibits persons from training dogs on residential property to attack. As used in this section, “attack” means to attack or respond aggressively, either with or without command. Any such ordinance shall exempt from its provisions the training of dogs owned by any person who resides on the property.