Virginia § 15.2-981 - Authority to sell dogs trained for police work
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 15.2-981 — Authority to sell dogs trained for police work, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15.2-981. Authority to sell dogs trained for police work
A locality may sell any dog specially trained for police work to the handler who was last in control of such dog, at a price deemed by the locality to be appropriate. Such sale shall not be deemed a violation of the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act (§ 2.2-3100 et seq.).
2010, c. 714.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Virginia § 15.2-981 cover?
Section 15.2-981 ("Authority to sell dogs trained for police work") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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