The following unlawful acts and offenses against animals shall constitute and be punished as a Class 1 misdemeanor: 1. Violation of subsection A of § 3.2-6570 pertaining to cruelty to animals, except as provided for second or subsequent violations in that section. 2. Violation of § 3.2-6508 pertaining to transporting animals under certain conditions. 3. […]
The following unlawful acts and offenses against animals shall constitute and be punished as a Class 3 misdemeanor: 1. Violation of § 3.2-6511 pertaining to the failure of a shopkeeper or pet dealer to provide adequate care to animals. 2. Violation of § 3.2-6509 pertaining to the misrepresentation of an animal’s condition by the shopkeeper […]
The following unlawful acts and offenses against animals shall constitute and be punished as a Class 4 misdemeanor: 1. Violation of § 3.2-6566 pertaining to interference of agents charged with preventing cruelty to animals. 2. Violation of § 3.2-6573 pertaining to shooting pigeons. 3. Violation of § 3.2-6554 pertaining to disposing of the body of […]
Any person who intentionally releases an animal, as defined in § 3.2-6500, lawfully confined for scientific, research, commercial, agricultural or educational purposes without the consent of the owner or custodian of the animal and with the intent to impede or obstruct any such lawful purpose shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. 1992, c. […]
