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HB 1396·VA·house

Dogs; hunting game animals, fur-bearing animals, and nuisance species, permits, civil penalties.

Passed One ChamberFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Martinez
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Continued from last session

Jul 21, 2026

Summary

The bill directs the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources to issue permits for individuals and organizations that hunt game, fur‑bearing animals, or nuisance species using dogs. It makes it illegal to hunt with dogs without a permit, except for certain exempt activities, and sets civil penalties of $50 for a first offense and $100‑$250 for subsequent offenses within three years.

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