§ 5-116. Notification of releasing agency of death or disappearance of animal.

(a)

Required. If an adopted dog or cat is lost or stolen or dies before the animal is sterilized and before the date by which the dog or cat is required to be sterilized, the new owner shall, within seven days of the animal's disappearance or death, notify the releasing agency of the animal's disappearance or death.

(b)

Civil penalty. Any person who violates this section shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25.00.

(Code 1980, § 4-22.7; Code 1995, § 5-104)

State Law reference— Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 3.2-6577; civil penalty authorized, Code of Virginia, § 3.2-6543(B).

(Code 1980, § 4-22.7; Code 1995, § 5-104)

State law reference

Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 3.2-6577; civil penalty authorized, Code of Virginia, § 3.2-6543(B).