Animals Alderson, West Virginia

You cannot walk a lion, tiger, or leopard on a leash within city limits.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

The town of Alderson passed an ordinance explicitly forbidding residents from parading large apex predators around town. One can only assume an eccentric resident with an exotic pet inspired the city council to ban big cats on Main Street.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Alderson Municipal Code § 505.01

Where to look:

Animal Control

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