The following local ordinances apply in Franklin County:
- Sec. 4-4. - Hunting on primary or secondary highways. (reference)
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt or attempt to hunt, with a firearm, any game bird or game animal while the hunting or attempting to hunt is on a primary or secondary highway, or the right-of-way thereof, in the county.
(b) For the purpose of this section, the term "hunt" or "attempt to hunt" shall not include the necessary crossing of such highways or rights-of-way for the bona fide purpose of going into or leaving a lawful hunting area.
(c) Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.
(Ord. of 10-21-97)
Cross reference— Penalty for Class 2 Misdemeanor, § 1-11.
State Law reference— Authority for above section, Code of Virginia, § 29-144.5.