§ 6-4. Lot boundary lines declared fences.

(a)

The boundary lines of each lot and tract of land in this county shall be a lawful fence as to any and all domesticated or companion animals. The owners of animals shall be responsible for any and all damages done by their animals.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for the owner, possessor or custodian of any animal to allow such animal to trespass on the premises of another after being requested by the owner or tenant not to allow such activity.

(c)

It shall be unlawful for the owner, possessor or custodian of any animal to allow the animal to run at large upon the public highways or roads of the county. Animals may not run at large after entry of an order.

(Code 1988, § 3-4)

State Law reference— Authority for above section, Code of Virginia, § 55-310; damages for trespass by animals in crossing lawful fence, Code of Virginia, § 55-306 et seq.; impounding animals, Code of Virginia, § 55-308; animals may not run at large after entry of order, Code of Virginia, § 55-328.

(Code 1988, § 3-4)

State law reference

Authority for above section, Code of Virginia, § 55-310; damages for trespass by animals in crossing lawful fence, Code of Virginia, § 55-306 et seq.; impounding animals, Code of Virginia, § 55-308; animals may not run at large after entry of order, Code of Virginia, § 55-328.