Code of Virginia - Title 3.2 Agriculture, Animal Care, And Food - Section 3.2-6504 (Effective October 1, 2008) Abandonment of animal; penalty.

§ 3.2-6504. (Effective October 1, 2008) Abandonment of animal; penalty.

No person shall abandon or dump any animal. Violation of this section is a Class 3 misdemeanor. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the release of an animal by its owner to a pound, animal shelter, or other releasing agency.

(1984, c. 492, § 29-213.43; 1987, c. 488, § 3.1-796.73; 1993, c. 174; 2002, cc. 351, 787; 2003, c. 1007; 2008, c. 860.)

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