Virginia § 18.2-97.1 - Removal of a transmitting device; penalty
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 18.2-97.1 — Removal of a transmitting device; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.2-97.1. Removal of a transmitting device; penalty
Any person who removes an electronic or radio transmitting device from a dog, falcon, hawk, or owl without the permission of the owner and with the intent to prevent or hinder the owner from locating the dog, falcon, hawk, or owl is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Upon a finding of guilt, the court shall order that the defendant pay as restitution the actual value of any dog, falcon, hawk, or owl lost or killed as a result of such removal. The court may also order restitution to the owner for any lost breeding revenues.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Virginia § 18.2-97.1 cover?
Section 18.2-97.1 ("Removal of a transmitting device; penalty") 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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