CODE OF VIRGINIA

REMOVAL OF A TRANSMITTING DEVICE; PENALTY (§ 18.2-97.1)

Any person who removes an electronic or radio transmitting device from a dog,
falcon, hawk, or owl without the permission of the owner and with the intent to
prevent or hinder the owner from locating the dog, falcon, hawk, or owl is
guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Upon a finding of guilt, the court shall order
that the defendant pay as restitution the actual value of any dog, falcon, hawk,
or owl lost or killed as a result of such removal. The court may also order
restitution to the owner for any lost breeding revenues.

HISTORY: 2007, cc. 484, 721; 2011, c. 191.