HB 2715
Relating to county dog wardens
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Bill overview
This bill amends West Virginia code to increase the time a county dog warden can hold a dog before impoundment or destruction, extending the period from unknown to five 30 days. It also modifies the notification process for owners of impounded dogs, requiring notice to be posted in the county courthouse, on the County Commission website, or on the County Commission Facebook page. The notice must include a photograph of the dog and details about the impoundment.
Key provisions
- Increases the impoundment period for dogs to 30 days.
- Requires a 50¢ bounty for capturing unregistered dogs.
- Mandates a bond for county dog wardens and deputies.
- Allows county commissions to establish ordinances for dog control.
- Specifies that magistrate courts and circuit courts share jurisdiction for misdemeanor violations.
- Allows for the use of county dog wardens as agents for humane societies.
- Defines the responsibilities of the county dog warden regarding care and disposition of impounded dogs.
Who is affected
- Dog owners in West Virginia
- County dog wardens
- County commissions
- Magistrate courts
- Circuit courts
Notable changes
- Extends the impoundment period for dogs.
- Changes the notification requirements for owners of impounded dogs.
- Clarifies jurisdiction for misdemeanor violations involving dog control ordinances.
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