§ 5-28. Compensation for livestock and poultry killed by dogs; false claims.

(a)

The county hereby waives the provisions of Code of Virginia, § 3.2-6553(ii), and (iii). The animal protection police officer shall conduct an investigation of claims under Code of Virginia § 3.2-6553, and, in order for the claim to be paid, the investigation must support the claim.

(b)

Claims filed pursuant to Code of Virginia, § 3.2-6553 shall be paid from the fund established under section 5-52 or such other funding as may be available.

(c)

Any person who presents a claim or receives any money on a false claim under the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Code 1980, § 4-20; Code 1995, § 5-32; Ord. No. 1148, § 7(5-32), 8-10-2010)

State Law reference— Compensation for livestock and poultry killed by dogs, Code of Virginia, § 3.2-6553.

(Code 1980, § 4-20; Code 1995, § 5-32; Ord. No. 1148, § 7(5-32), 8-10-2010)

State law reference

Compensation for livestock and poultry killed by dogs, Code of Virginia, § 3.2-6553.