§ 6-113. Wearing by dog.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for the owner to permit any dog four months old or older to run or roam at large at any time without a collar and license tag, except that the owner of the dog may remove the collar and license tag required by this section when the dog:

(1)

Is engaged in lawful hunting;

(2)

Is competing in a dog show;

(3)

Has a skin condition which would be exacerbated by the wearing of a collar;

(4)

Is confined; or

(5)

Is under the immediate control of its owner.

(b)

The owner may elect to display an ID tag on the collar of such dog in lieu of the display of the county dog tag, providing this will not relieve the owner of buying county dog tags. The ID tag, if displayed, shall have the name of the owner and the telephone number or address where such person can be reached. Incorrect ID tags on dogs will be considered unlawful.

(Code 1988, § 3-63)

State Law reference— Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 3.1-796.92.

(Code 1988, § 3-63)

State law reference

Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 3.1-796.92.