§ 3.2-6507.6. Duty of attorneys for the Commonwealth
It shall be the duty of each attorney for the Commonwealth to enforce this article. 2008, c. 852, § 3.1-796.77:6.
§ 3.2-6507.1. Business license required
No commercial dog breeder shall breed dogs in the Commonwealth without a valid business license issued by any locality, as applicable, where he maintains dogs for the purpose of commercial dog breeding. 2008, c. 852, § 3.1-796.77:1.
§ 3.2-6507.2. Commercial dog breeding; requirements
Commercial dog breeders shall: 1. Maintain no more than 50 dogs over the age of one year at any time for breeding purposes. However, a higher number of dogs may be allowed if approved by local ordinance after a public hearing. Any such ordinance may include additional requirements for commercial breeding operations; 2. Breed female […]
§ 3.2-6507.3. Right of entry
A. The Commissioner, the State Veterinarian or his assistant, any animal control officer, and any public health or safety official employed by the locality where a commercial dog breeder resides or maintains breeding operations may, upon receiving a complaint or upon his own motion, investigate any violation of the provisions of this chapter. Such investigation […]
§ 3.2-6507.4. Concurrent operation of releasing agency prohibited
It is unlawful for a commercial dog breeder to operate or maintain a controlling interest in any releasing agency. 2008, c. 852, § 3.1-796.77:4.
§ 3.2-6507.5. Penalty
Any commercial dog breeder violating any provision of this article is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. 2008, c. 852, § 3.1-796.77:5.