West Virginia HB4800 amends the penalty for dogs attacking livestock to include "any other livestock.

West Virginia HB4800 amends Section 19-20-18 of the Code of West Virginia to clarify the penalty for dogs attacking livestock. The bill adds "any other livestock" to the list of animals covered by the penalty. If a dog wounds livestock, the owner or keeper must kill the dog or direct it to be killed. If the owner or keeper fails to do so, the magistrate can issue a warrant for the dog's killing. The cost of these proceedings is paid by the dog's owner or keeper.

West Virginia HB4800 amends the penalty for dogs attacking livestock to include "any other livestock.

West Virginia HB4800 amends Section 19-20-18 of the Code of West Virginia to clarify the penalty for dogs attacking livestock. The bill adds "any other livestock" to the list of animals covered by the penalty. If a dog wounds livestock, the owner or keeper must kill the dog or direct it to be killed. If the owner or keeper fails to do so, the magistrate can issue a warrant for the dog's killing. The cost of these proceedings is paid by the dog's owner or keeper.