                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

IMPOUNDING ANIMALS (§ 55.1-2812)

Whenever any animal is found trespassing upon any grounds enclosed by a lawful
fence, the owner or tenant of such enclosed grounds shall have the right to take
up and impound such animal until the damages provided for pursuant to this
article have been paid, or until such animal is taken under execution by the
officer as provided by § 55.1-2811. The costs of taking up and impounding such
animal shall be estimated as a part of the actual damage.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 8-878; 1977, c. 624, § 55-308; 2019, c. 712.