Section 260. Animals at large

No person shall cause or permit any animal owned by him, in his custody, or under his control, except an animal restrained by a leash not exceeding six feet in length, to enter any park, and each such animal found at large may be seized and disposed of as provided by the law or ordinance covering disposal of stray animals on highways or public property then in effect at the place where such stray animals may be seized. No animal shall be left unattended by its owner in any park at any time, except for animals in designated stables. Animals shall not be allowed in bathing areas under any circumstances, except for service or hearing dogs identifiable in accordance with § 51.5-44 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR215-01-02 § 26, eff. May 4, 1983; amended, Volume 26, Issue 11, eff. March 18, 2010.

Statutory Authority

§ 10.1-104 of the Code of Virginia.