West Virginia Code
Article 20. Dogs and Cats
§19-20-17. Same -- Unlawful to Harbor Dog; Penalty

A person who shall harbor or secrete or aid in secreting a dog which he knows or has reasons to believe has worried, chased or killed any sheep, lambs, goats, kids, calves, cattle, swine, show or breeding rabbits, horses, colts or poultry not the property of the owner of the dog, out of his enclosure, or knowingly permits the same to be done on any premises under his control, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, before any court or magistrate having jurisdiction thereof in the county in which the offense is committed, shall be fined not less than $10 nor more than $50, and, at the discretion of the court or magistrate, imprisoned in the county jail not more than thirty days. Each day that the dog is harbored, kept or secreted shall constitute a separate offense.

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West Virginia Code

Chapter 19. Agriculture

Article 20. Dogs and Cats

§19-20-1. Dogs Subject to Taxation; Declared to Be Personal Property

§19-20-2. Collection of Head Tax on Dogs; Duties of Assessor and Sheriff; Registration of Dogs; Disposition of Head Tax; Taxes on Dogs Not Collected by Assessor

§19-20-3. Registration of Dog Kennels; Application; Fee; Expiration of Certificate of Registration

§19-20-4. Forms for Registration; Records; Registration Tags; Loss Thereof

§19-20-5. Wearing of Registration Tag by Dog

§19-20-6. County Dog Warden; Rules and Regulations for Dog Control; Prosecution and Penalties for Violation of Ordinances