§ 3.2-6035. Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning: “Shooting enclosure” or “enclosure” means any fenced area open commercially to the public or any private facility where animals are held for the purpose of being shot. “Wildlife” means any native or exotic wild animal or bird. 1995, c. 822, § 3.1-763.5:1; 2007, […]
§ 3.2-6036. Department may issue, deny, and revoke licenses
A. The Department shall issue a license for shooting enclosures only to those enclosures that were in operation on or before January 1, 1995. These enclosures shall hold only those animals described in § 3.2-6040 and as specified in regulations. The Department shall issue a license to a shooting enclosure only if it meets the […]
§ 3.2-6037. Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of license
The Department may deny, suspend, or revoke a license to operate a shooting enclosure, if the: 1. Applicant for a license does not own or lease the land that will be used for the shooting enclosure; 2. Applicant for a license does not meet local zoning and land-use requirements; 3. Operation of the shooting enclosure […]
§ 3.2-6028. Exemptions from provisions of article
The State Veterinarian may authorize disposal of dead poultry by a method other than as provided in § 3.2-6025 or 3.2-6026 if he determines that the alternative method meets standards for disposal of dead poultry. Code 1950, § 3-583.5; 1962, c. 157; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-746; 1972, c. 90; 1992, c. 101; 2008, c. […]
§ 3.2-6029. Regulations
The Board is authorized to adopt regulations concerning the specifications of disposal pits, incinerators, composting and rendering and all other matters within the purview and scope of this article to carry out the provisions of this article. Code 1950, § 3-583.6; 1962, c. 157; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-747; 1992, c. 101; 2008, c. 860.
§ 3.2-6030. Applicability
Nothing in this article shall apply to the disposal of entire flocks of dead poultry governed by regulations adopted pursuant to § 3.2-6002. 1992, c. 101, § 3.1-748.1; 2008, c. 860.
§ 3.2-6031. Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning: “Garbage” means animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking, and consumption of foods containing animal carcasses or parts thereof. The Commissioner may in his discretion exclude from this definition such wastes that have been heat treated to the extent that […]
§ 3.2-6032. Unlawful to feed garbage to swine
No person shall feed or knowingly allow any other person to feed any garbage to swine on his premises or any premises over which he has any control. Code 1950, § 3-598.2; 1954, c. 506; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-759; 1970, c. 619; 2008, c. 860.
§ 3.2-6023. Prevention and control measures; penalty
A. The Commissioner may adopt regulations to prevent and control avian influenza in the live-bird marketing system and is authorized to participate in the federal Live Bird Marketing Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as it may be amended from time to time. In adopting such regulations, the Commissioner shall be exempt from the […]
§ 3.2-6024. Definitions
As used in this article unless the context requires a different meaning: “Composting” means the natural process in which beneficial microbes reduce dead poultry into a biologically safe by-product. “Dead poultry” means poultry, exclusive of those intentionally slaughtered, that die as a result of disease, injury, or of natural causes, upon any premises in the […]