Defrauding person having a lien on an animal; penalty

Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-188.1
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It shall be unlawful to remove or cause any horse or other animal to be removed from the possession of the owner or keeper of a livery stable or other person having a lien on the horse or animal for keep, support and care pursuant to § 43-32 , with intent to defraud or cheat the lienholder. A violation of this section shall be punishable as a Class 2 misdemeanor. 1990, c. 639.
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