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2011 Code of Virginia
Title 18.2 CRIMES AND OFFENSES GENERALLY.
Chapter 8 Crimes Involving Morals and Decency (18.2-325 thru 18.2-403.4)
18.2-403.4 Unauthorized release of animals; penalty


VA Code § 18.2-403.4 (2001 through Reg Session) What's This?

18.2-403.4. Unauthorized release of animals; penalty.

Any person who intentionally releases an animal, as defined in 3.2-6500, lawfully confined for scientific, research, commercial, agricultural or educational purposes without the consent of the owner or custodian of the animal and with the intent to impede or obstruct any such lawful purpose shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

(1992, c. 307.)

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