[Adopted 5-4-2015]
This chapter, as amended on May 4, 2015, shall become effective at 12:00 midnight on that day, except as follows: Persons who have already paid the license tax and obtained a tag for the 2015 tax year, whether in Rappahannock County or another jurisdiction, shall not be required to obtain a new dog license and tag until January 31, 2016. This exception does not excuse an owner or custodian of a dog from the requirements of this chapter and of state law as to maintaining a current rabies vaccination for a dog, nor from the other provisions of this chapter.