Vermont § 3624 - Who may destroy; fees
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§ 3624. Who may destroy; fees
- (a) A police officer or constable shall humanely destroy or cause to be destroyed dogs
or wolf-hybrids whenever a warrant has been issued authorizing such actions, except
as exempted by section 3587 of this title. Any action must be taken within 90 days of the issuance of the warrant. The officer
shall incinerate, bury, or cause to be buried or otherwise properly dispose of their
remains. (b) Any officers, other than those employed under regular pay, shall receive compensation
for each dog or wolf-hybrid so destroyed as authorized by the legislative body of
their respective towns. Bills for any services shall be approved by the legislative
body of the municipality in which the dogs or wolf-hybrids are destroyed, and paid
from monies received under the provisions of this subchapter. (Amended 1977, No 215 (Adj. Sess.), § 12 eff. April 12, 1978; 1993, No. 213 (Adj. Sess.), § 19, eff. April 1, 1995.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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