§ 3.2-6504.1. Civil immunity; forcible entry of motor vehicle to remove unattended companion animal
No law-enforcement officer as defined in § 9.1-101, firefighter as defined in § 65.2-102, emergency medical services personnel as defined in § 32.1-111.1, or animal control officer who in good faith forcibly enters a motor vehicle in order to remove an unattended companion animal that is at risk of serious bodily injury or death shall […]
§ 3.2-6505. Disposal of animals by means of decompression chamber and use of gas chamber for companion animals prohibited
A. No animal shall be euthanized pursuant to the provisions of this chapter by means of a high altitude decompression chamber. B. No companion animal shall be euthanized pursuant to the provisions of this chapter by means of a gas chamber. 1984, c. 492, § 29-213.47; 1987, c. 488, § 3.1-796.77; 2008, cc. 8, 860.
§ 3.2-6501. Regulations and guidelines
The Board may adopt regulations and guidelines consistent with the objectives and intent of this chapter concerning the care and transportation of animals. 1984, c. 492, § 29-213.37; 1987, c. 488, § 3.1-796.67; 2008, c. 860.
§ 3.2-6501.1. Regulations for the keeping of certain animals
A. The Board shall, by July 1, 2022, and pursuant to the provisions of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.), adopt comprehensive regulations governing the keeping of dogs and cats by any pet shop. Such regulations shall not apply to agricultural animals. B. The regulations adopted pursuant to subsection A shall require every […]
§ 3.2-6502. State Veterinarian’s power to inspect premises where animals are kept; investigations and search warrants
A. The State Veterinarian and each State Veterinarian’s representative shall have the power to conduct inspections of public and private animal shelters, and inspect any business premises where animals are housed or kept, including any boarding establishment, kennel, pet shop, or the business premises of any dealer, exhibitor or groomer, at any reasonable time, for […]
§ 3.2-6503. Care of companion animals by owner; penalty
A. Each owner shall provide for each of his companion animals: 1. Adequate feed; 2. Adequate water; 3. Adequate shelter that is properly cleaned; 4. Adequate space in the primary enclosure for the particular type of animal depending upon its age, size, species, and weight; 5. Adequate exercise; 6. Adequate care, treatment, and transportation; and […]
§ 3.2-6503.1. Care of agricultural animals by owner; penalty
A. Each owner shall provide for each of his agricultural animals: 1. Feed to prevent malnourishment; 2. Water to prevent dehydration; and 3. Veterinary treatment as needed to address impairment of health or bodily function when such impairment cannot be otherwise addressed through animal husbandry, including humane destruction. B. The provisions of this section shall […]
§ 3.2-6400. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: “Agricultural products” means any livestock, aquaculture, poultry, horticultural, floricultural, viticulture, silvicultural, or other farm crops. “Agritourism activity” means any activity carried out on a farm or ranch that allows members of the general public, for recreational, entertainment, or educational purposes, to view or […]
§ 3.2-6401. Liability limited; liability actions prohibited
A. Except as provided in subsection B, an agritourism professional is not liable for injury to or death of a participant resulting from the inherent risks of agritourism activities, so long as the warning contained in § 3.2-6402 is posted as required and, except as provided in subsection B, no participant or participant’s representative is […]
§ 3.2-6402. Notice required
A. Every agritourism professional shall post and maintain signs that contain the notice specified in subsection B. The sign shall be placed in a clearly visible location at the entrance to the agritourism location and at the site of the agritourism activity. The notice shall consist of a sign in black letters, with each letter […]