The title of this chapter is "An Ordinance Establishing a Fence
Law in Buchanan County, Virginia."
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
LIVESTOCK
Includes all horses, cattle, sheep, goats, chickens and any
other animals domesticated by man except dogs and cats.
The boundary line of each lot or tract of land in Buchanan County
shall be a lawful fence as to any of the livestock as defined herein.
It shall be unlawful for the owner or manager of any livestock
as described herein to permit any such animal to run at large beyond
the limits of his own lands.
The owner of any such livestock running at large shall be liable
for the actual damages inflicted by such animal or animals to properties
of other persons. Upon subsequent offenses, the owner of livestock
running at large shall be liable for twice the amount of actual damages.
The owner or manager of any such livestock who shall knowingly
permit such animal or animals to run at large shall be deemed to be
guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor. Each and every day the owner or manager
of any such livestock knowingly permits such animal or animals to
run at large shall constitute a separate offense.