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

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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