Authority to enact parallel dangerous dog ordinance

Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-6543.1
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The governing body of any locality may enact an ordinance regulating dangerous dogs that is parallel to § 3.2-6540 , 3.2-6540.01 , 3.2-6540.02 , 3.2-6540.03 , or 3.2-6540.04 . No locality shall impose a felony penalty for violation of such ordinance. 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 464 .
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