Hybrid Canines

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This is Article 11 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Hybrid Canines.” It is part of Chapter 65 “Comprehensive Animal Care”, which is part of Subtitle V “Domestic Animals”, which is part of Title 3.2 “Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food”. It contains 4 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 4 sections.

§ 3.2-6581	Definitions
§ 3.2-6582	Hybrid canine ordinance; penalty
§ 3.2-6583	Hybrid canines killing, injuring or chasing livestock
§ 3.2-6584	Compensation for livestock and poultry killed by hybrid canines