Henrico County Code Sec. 5-29(6) prohibits any dog (except hunting dogs) from running at large countywide, year-round. A dog is 'at large' when off the owner's property and not under the owner's or custodian's immediate control. Violation is a Class 4 misdemeanor.
Because Henrico has no incorporated towns, the County Code governs every resident. Sec. 5-29(6) bans dogs from running at large 'within the county at any time during any month of the year.' Sec. 5-1 defines 'At large' as off the owner's premises and not controlled by leash, cord or chain, or not under immediate control. A dog is not at large inside a county-designated off-leash, fenced dog exercise area. Owners who let a dog run loose in a pack of two or more face an added $100 civil penalty per dog. Dog owners must also license each dog four months or older (Sec. 5-49, $10 lifetime license) and keep rabies vaccination current (Sec. 5-90).
Class 4 misdemeanor under Sec. 5-29. Running at large in a pack carries an additional $100 civil penalty per dog. Animal Protection Police may seize dogs found at large.
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