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Home » US Law » 2022 West Virginia Code » Chapter 19. Agriculture » Article 34. Dangerous Wild Animals Act » §19-34-7. Confiscation and Disposition of Animals; Suspension and Revocation of Permits

(a) A law-enforcement officer, county humane officer or the state veterinarian may immediately confiscate or euthanize any dangerous wild animal if the animal poses an immediate risk to public health or safety regardless of whether the owner of the animal has a permit issued under this article.

(b) The board may summarily suspend a permit issued under this article if one of the following conditions exists:

(1) An animal whose owner has a permit issued under this article is in a position to harm another animal;