§ 6-14. Keeping and display of reptiles.

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(a)

It shall be unlawful for the owner or keeper of any reptile or type of reptile not native to the Commonwealth of Virginia, to keep the reptile in any manner that will permit its escape or to knowingly permit the reptile to run at large.

(b)

The owner of any reptile found running at large shall pay a fee to cover the actual cost in locating and capturing or otherwise disposing of the reptile.

(c)

It shall be unlawful for any person to carry or wear any live snake or reptile in public unless such snake or reptile is securely placed in an acceptable animal carrier so as to prevent escape or injury to the snake or reptile, another animal or human being.

(Ord. No. 7299-16)

(Ord. No. 7299-16)

                    
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