[Adopted 7-14-2014[1]]
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Editor's Note: This ordinance was adopted pursuant to the
authority of §§ 3.2-6538 and 3.2-6539 of the Code of
Virginia.
The title of this article is "An Ordinance Prohibiting Dogs
from Running at Large on County Property; Leash Requirement for Dogs
on County Property."
All categories of dogs are hereby prohibited from running at
large in County parks and on any other property owned by Buchanan
County in Buchanan County, Virginia.
For the purpose of this article, a dog shall be deemed to run
at large while roaming, running or self-hunting on County property,
including all County parks and not under its owner's or custodian's
immediate control by a leash.
Violation of this article shall be punishable by a civil penalty
of $150 per violation. Imposition of civil penalties shall not preclude
an action for injunctive, declaratory or other equitable relief. Money
raised pursuant to this article shall be placed in the County's
General Fund.
Any person summoned or issued a ticket for a scheduled violation
may make an appearance in person or in writing by mail to the Treasurer
of the County prior to the date fixed for trial in Court. Any person
so appearing may enter a waiver of trial, admit liability, and pay
the civil penalty established for the offense charged.
