§ 3.2-6516. 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
A. It shall be a violation of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (§ 59.1-196 et seq.) for a pet dealer to state, promise, or represent that a dog or cat is registered or capable of being registered with any animal pedigree registry organization if the pet dealer shall then fail to either effect such registration […]
§ 3.2-6517. Remedies cumulative
The remedies provided for pursuant to this article are cumulative and not exclusive and shall be in addition to any other remedy provided for by law. 1984, c. 492, § 29-213.53; 1987, c. 488, § 3.1-796.83; 2008, c. 860.
§ 3.2-6513. Inclusion of false or misleading statements in certificate violation of Consumer Protection Act
It shall be a violation of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (§ 59.1-196 et seq.) for a pet dealer to include in the pet dealer’s animal history certificate provided for in § 3.2-6512 any false or misleading statement regarding the information to be contained therein. 1984, c. 492, § 29-213.49; 1987, c. 488, § 3.1-796.79; […]
§ 3.2-6513.1. Pet shops; posting of information about dogs
A. Any pet shop that sells dogs shall place a clear and conspicuous sign near the cages in the public sales area stating: “USDA APHIS Inspection Reports Available Prior to Purchase.” The sign shall be no smaller than eight and one-half inches high by 11 inches wide, and the print shall be no smaller than […]
§ 3.2-6513.2. Rental or lease of dog or cat prohibited; civil penalty
A. As used in this section, “covered person” means any pet shop, commercial dog breeder, pet dealer, firm, or other pet selling business. B. The rental or leasing of a dog or cat to a Virginia consumer, including by a purported sale of the animal in such a manner as to vest less than full […]
§ 3.2-6514. Consumer remedies for receipt of diseased animal upon certification by veterinarian
A. If, at any time within 10 days following receipt of an animal, a licensed veterinarian certifies such animal to be unfit for purchase due to illness, a congenital defect deleterious to the health of the animal, or the presence of symptoms of a contagious or infectious disease other than parvovirus, or if at any […]
§ 3.2-6515. Written notice of consumer remedies required to be supplied by pet dealers
A. A pet dealer shall give the notice hereinafter set forth in writing to a consumer prior to the delivery of a dog or cat. Such notice shall be embodied in a written contract, the pet dealer’s animal history certificate, or a separate document and shall state in ten-point boldface type the following: “NOTICE The […]
§ 3.2-6510. Sale of unweaned or certain immature animals prohibited, vaccinations required for dogs and cats; penalty
A. No person shall sell, raffle, give away, or offer for sale as pets or novelties, or offer or give as a prize, premium, or advertising device any living chicks, ducklings, or other fowl under two months old in quantities of less than six or any unweaned mammalian companion animal or any dog or cat […]
§ 3.2-6511. Failure of dealer or pet shop to provide adequate care; penalty; report
A. Any dealer or pet shop that fails to adequately house, feed, water, exercise or care for animals in his or its possession or custody as provided for under this chapter is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. Such animals shall be subject to seizure and impoundment, and upon conviction of such person the animals […]
§ 3.2-6511.1. Pet shops; procurement of dogs; penalty
A. A pet shop shall sell or offer for adoption a dog procured only from a humane society; a private or public animal shelter as those terms are defined in § 3.2-6500; or a person who has not received from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, pursuant to enforcement of the federal Animal Welfare Act (7 […]