| Date | 1752 |
|---|---|
| Law/Legislation | Law |
| Jurisdiction | VA |
| Title | Chapter XLII |
| Description/Full Text | Whereas the breed of sheep is greatly diminished in many parts of this dominion by reason that Negroes and other slaves are not restrained from carrying dogs about with them; for the prevention thereof, it is enacted that it shall not be lawful for any Negro or other slave in going from one plantation to another to carry any dog whatsoever, under penalty of having the dog killed and twenty lashes on the bare back. But nothing herein shall hinder any person from sending his slave from place to place with his hounds, spaniels, pointers, or setting dogs, for his diversion. |
| Additional Information | – |
| Source | Black Laws of Virginia, By: June Purcell Guild |
| Transcriber Notes | – |
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