Bill > HB2699

This bill seeks to completely eliminate the existing state law that imposed a tax on dogs in West Virginia. Specifically, the bill proposes to repeal three sections of the state code (§19-20-1, §19-20-2, and §19-20-11) that currently govern the taxation of dogs as personal property. These repealed sections previously outlined the process for assessing dogs for taxation, collecting a head tax on dogs, and defining the responsibilities of local assessors and sheriffs in administering this tax. By marking these sections as "[Repealed]", the bill effectively removes the legal framework for taxing dogs, which means dog owners would no longer be required to pay a special tax on their dogs to the local government. This change would simplify pet ownership by removing an additional financial burden associated with dog ownership in the state.

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