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Dinwiddie to advertise animal‑code changes after state law increase for livestock/fowl claims
Summary
County attorneys told supervisors a proposed amendment to Chapter 4 would align Dinwiddie Code with recently enacted Senate Bill 1,000 by raising compensation limits for animals killed by dogs and would add an optional three‑year dog tag; both measures will be advertised for an October public hearing.
The Dinwiddie County Board of Supervisors agreed Sept. 16 to advertise two proposed amendments to Chapter 4 of the county code, which governs animals and fowl.
County attorney (presenting) said the first proposed amendment would update county liability limits to conform with Senate Bill 1,000, passed by the General Assembly earlier in 2025. “Senate Bill 1,000 raised those amounts to $1,000 and $25 respectively,” the county attorney said, referring to compensation for livestock and for fowl killed by dogs. The…
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