West Virginia § 7-10-5 - 7-10-5. Destruction of animals.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 7-10-5 — 7-10-5. Destruction of animals., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-10-5. 7-10-5. Destruction of animals.
Any humane officer or animal shelter lawfully may humanely destroy or cause to be humanely destroyed any animal in a manner consistent with the provisions of section four of this article when, in the judgment of the humane officer or director or supervisor of an animal shelter and upon the written certificate of a regularly licensed veterinary surgeon, the animal appears to be injured, disabled or diseased past recovery or the animal is unclaimed.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 7-10-5
What does West Virginia Code § 7-10-5 cover?
Section 7-10-5 ("7-10-5. Destruction of animals.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West 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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