Attorneys

Virginia Pet Law State Statutes

• § 3.1-796.66. Definitions.
  LIS > Code of Virginia > 3.1­796.66   | ? . Definitions. The following words as used in this chapter shall have the following … More
• § 3.1-796.67. Rules, regulations, and guidelines
  LIS > Code of Virginia > 3.1­796.67   | ? . Rules, regulations, and guidelines. The Board may promulgate rules and regulations or guidelines … More
• § 3.1-796.67:1. Authority of the Commissioner.
  LIS > Code of Virginia > 3.1­796.67:1   | ? . Authority of the Commissioner. The Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall have the … More
• § 3.1-796.67:2. State Veterinarians power to inspect premises where animals are kept; investigations and search warrants.
  LIS > Code of Virginia > 3.1­796.67:2   | ? . State Veterinarian's power to inspect premises where animals are kept; investigations and search … More
• § 3.1-796.68. Care of animals by owner; penalty.
  LIS > Code of Virginia > 3.1­796.68   | ? . Care of animals by owner; penalty. A. Each owner shall provide for each of his companion … More
• § 3.1-796.69. Transporting animals; requirements; penalty.
  LIS > Code of Virginia > 3.1­796.69   | ? . Transporting animals; requirements; penalty. No owner, railroad or other common carrier when … More
• § 3.1-796.70. Sale, etc., of unweaned or certain immature animals prohibited, vaccinations required for dogs and cats; penalty.
  LIS > Code of Virginia > 3.1­796.70   | ? . Sale, etc., of unweaned or certain immature animals prohibited, vaccinations required for dogs and cats; … More
• § 3.1-796.71. Failure of dealer or pet shop to provide adequate care, etc.; penalty.
  LIS > Code of Virginia > 3.1­796.71   | ? . Failure of dealer or pet shop to provide adequate care, etc.; penalty. Any dealer or pet shop that … More
• § 3.1-796.72. Misrepresentation of animals condition; penalties
  LIS > Code of Virginia > 3.1­796.72   | ? . Misrepresentation of animal's condition; penalties. No person shall misrepresent the physical … More
• § 3.1-796.73. Abandonment of animal; penalty.
  LIS > Code of Virginia > 3.1­796.73   | ? . Abandonment of animal; penalty. No person shall abandon or dump any animal. Violation of this section … More
• § 3.1-796.74. Exceptions regarding veterinarians
  LIS > Code of Virginia > 3.1­796.74   | ? . Exceptions regarding veterinarians. Sections through , through , through , , and through shall not … More
• § 3.1-796.75. Procedure for animals left unclaimed with veterinarian or boarding establishment after public notice; lien; sale.
  LIS > Code of Virginia > 3.1­796.75   | ? . Procedure for animals left unclaimed with veterinarian or boarding establishment after public notice; … More
• § 3.1-796.76. Injured or sick animal; action by veterinarian.
  LIS > Code of Virginia > 3.1­796.76   | ? . Injured or sick animal; action by veterinarian. A. If a licensed veterinarian is called or by his own … More
• § 3.1-796.77. Disposal of animals by means of decompression chamber prohibited
  LIS > Code of Virginia > 3.1­796.77   | ? . Disposal of animals by means of decompression chamber prohibited. No animal shall be euthanized … More
• § 3.1-796.78. Sale without pet dealers animal history certificate violation of Consumer Protection Act; contents of certificate.
  LIS > Code of Virginia > 3.1­796.78   | ? . Sale without pet dealer's animal history certificate violation of Consumer Protection Act; contents of … More
• § 3.1-796.79. Inclusion of false or misleading statements in certificate violation of Consumer Protection Act.
  LIS > Code of Virginia > 3.1­796.79   | ? . Inclusion of false or misleading statements in certificate violation of Consumer Protection Act. It … More
• § 3.1-796.80. Consumer remedies for receipt of diseased animal upon certification by veterinarian
  LIS > Code of Virginia > 3.1­796.80   | ? . Consumer remedies for receipt of diseased animal upon certification by veterinarian. If, at any time … More
• § 3.1-796.81. Written notice of consumer remedies required to be supplied by pet dealers.
  LIS > Code of Virginia > 3.1­796.81   | ? . Written notice of consumer remedies required to be supplied by pet dealers. A pet dealer shall give … More
• § 3.1-796.82. Failure of pet dealer to effect registration after promise; violation of Consumer Protection Act; remedies; veterinary certification; finding of intestinal parasites; illness subsequent to sale.
  LIS > Code of Virginia > 3.1­796.82   | ? . Failure of pet dealer to effect registration after promise; violation of Consumer Protection Act; … More
• § 3.1-796.83. Remedies cumulative.
  LIS > Code of Virginia > 3.1­796.83   | ? . Remedies cumulative. The remedies provided for pursuant to this article are cumulative and … More
• § 3.1-796.83:1. Boarding establishments and groomers; veterinary care requirements; consumer notification; penalty.
  LIS > Code of Virginia > 3.1­796.83:1   | ? . Boarding establishments and groomers; veterinary care requirements; consumer notification; … More
• § 3.1-796.83:2. Written notice of consumer remedies required to be supplied by boarding establishments; penalty.
  LIS > Code of Virginia > 3.1­796.83:2   | ? . Written notice of consumer remedies required to be supplied by boarding establishments; penalty. A. … More
• § 3.1-796.84. Local ordinances; penalties.
  LIS > Code of Virginia > 3.1­796.84   | ? . Local ordinances; penalties. The governing body of any county, city or town may, by local … More
• § 3.1-796.85. Unlicensed dogs prohibited; local ordinances for licensing cats
  LIS > Code of Virginia > 3.1­796.85   | ? . Unlicensed dogs prohibited; local ordinances for licensing cats. A. It shall be unlawful for any … More
• § 3.1-796.86. How to obtain license.
  LIS > Code of Virginia > 3.1­796.86   | ? . How to obtain license. Any person may obtain a dog license or cat license if required by an ordinance … More