Illegal dumping of trash, companion animals on highways, right-a-way or private property holds severe penalties.

State of Virginia, 33.1-346, section C Any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by confinement in jail for not more than 12 months and a fine of not less than $250 or more than $2500, eithor or both County of Patrick Ordinance adopted February 11, 1985. Litter Control Ordinance. Article II. Moving Vehicles, Section 1. Litterinig Prohibited: Penalties b. Any person convicted of violating this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25.00 nor more than $500, and by imprisonment for not more than 30 days in jail, either or both.