Bill Text: VA HB1273 | 2022 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Hunting with dogs; dogs to wear tags.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-04-11 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0651) [HB1273 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2022-HB1273-Enrolled.html

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VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 29.1-516.2, relating to hunting with dogs; dogs to wear tags. [H 1273] Approved

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 29.1-516.2 as follows:

§29.1-516.2. Hunting with dogs; dogs to wear tags.

Any person engaged in lawful hunting with a dog shall ensure that the dog has a tag identifying the name of the owner or custodian and a current phone number. The tag shall be securely fastened to a substantial collar by the owner or custodian and worn by such dog.