CHAPTER 618

An Act to amend and reenact § 18-106 of the Code of Virginia, relating
to when certain officers may take charge of certain animals. 'H 778)

Approved April 3, 1952

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

: hl That § 18-106 of the Code of Virginia be amended and reenacted as
ollows:

§ 18-106. If immediately necessary to preserve any animal, any such
officer or agent may lawfully take charge of any animal found abandoned,
neglected, or cruélly treated or unfit for use, without notice, and shall *
ammediately thereafter give notice thereof to the owner, if known, and
may provide for such animal until the owner takes charge of the same,
and the expenses of such care and provision shall be a charge against the
owner of such animal, collectible from the owner at the suit of the society
whose officer or agent may have taken charge of such animal.