West Virginia Code
Article 20. Dogs and Cats
§19-20-9a. Dogs, Cats, etc.; Rabies Observation

(a) Any person who owns or harbors any dog, cat or other domesticated animal, whether licensed or unlicensed, which bites any person, shall forthwith confine and quarantine the animal for a period of ten days for rabies observation.
(b) If any unvaccinated domesticated animal is bitten by a rabid animal, the owner shall confine the bitten animal for a period of six months. The animal shall be vaccinated or revaccinated after five months.
(c) If the animal is not confined and quarantined as directed in subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the humane officer, dog warden or sheriff may cause the animal to be placed in the custody and care of a licensed veterinarian for that purpose at the owner's expense. The penalty for any violation of this section is a fine of $50 or confinement in the county or regional jail for a period of no less than two nor more than three days.

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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