§ 3.2-6595. Direct contact with dangerous captive animals prohibited
It is unlawful for any keeper to provide or offer to provide to any member of the public, for free or for a cost, direct contact with a dangerous captive animal. 2020, c. 632.
§ 3.2-6596. Violation; penalty
Any person who violates any provision of this article is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor and is subject to a fine of not more than $500. 2020, c. 632.
§ 3.2-6592. Manufacturers and contract testing facilities required to use alternative test methods when available
A. No manufacturer or contract testing facility shall use an animal test method when an alternative test method is available. B. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the use of a test method that does not use animals. C. This section shall not apply to any manufacturer or contract test facility using an animal test […]
§ 3.2-6592.1. Breeding cats and dogs for experimental purposes
Any person or entity that breeds dogs or cats, including dogs or cats regulated under federal law as research animals, for sale or transfer to an animal testing facility shall be required to keep accurate records of each dog or cat purchased, acquired, owned, held, or otherwise in the person or entity’s possession or control, […]
§ 3.2-6593. Enforcement; civil action; penalty
The Attorney General may bring a civil action in the appropriate circuit court for injunctive relief to enforce the provisions of this article. Any person who violates any provision of this article may, upon such finding by an appropriate circuit court, be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 and any court […]
§ 3.2-6593.1. Animal testing facilities; adoption of dogs and cats
Any breeder or animal testing facility that no longer has need for a dog or cat in its possession that does not pose a health or safety risk to the public or welfare of the animal shall (i) offer for release such dog or cat to a releasing agency for eventual adoption or for adoption […]
§ 3.2-6594. Definitions
As used in this article: “Dangerous captive animal” means any bear, cougar, jaguar, leopard, lion, nonhuman primate, or tiger, or any hybrid of any such animal. “Dangerous captive animal” does not include a clouded leopard. “Direct contact” means physical contact or proximity where physical contact is possible, including an opportunity for photography without a permanent […]
§ 3.2-6588. Intentional interference with a guide or leader dog; penalty
A. It is unlawful for a person to, without just cause, willfully impede or interfere with the duties performed by a dog if the person knows or has reason to believe the dog is a guide or leader dog. A violation of this subsection is a Class 3 misdemeanor. B. It is unlawful for a […]
§ 3.2-6589. Selling garments containing dog or cat fur prohibited; penalty
It is unlawful for any person to sell a garment containing the hide, fur, or pelt that he knows to be that of a domestic dog or cat. A violation of this section is punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000. 1999, cc. 646, 678, § 3.1-796.128:2; 2008, c. 860.
§ 3.2-6590. Jurisdiction of general district courts; right of appeal
Unless otherwise provided, the provisions of this article may be enforced by any general district court in cities or counties wherein the offense is committed or the offender or owner may be found. Every such offender shall have the right of appeal to the appropriate circuit court. 1984, c. 492, § 29-213.100; 1987, c. 488, […]