What are the current county ordinances regarding dogs running at large within Jefferson County?
A. We advise the public to stop by our office to obtain a copy of the current laws that were approved (3 pages) to better understand the specifics. This law went into effect as of September 1, 2004. WV Code Chapter 19, Article 20A, Section 8. This will note the following topics; Purpose, Interrelationship between ordinance and state code; Dogs running at large – Control of dogs by owners; Impoundment of dogs and fees for impoundment; Definitions and Severability.