Code of Virginia - Title 3.2 Agriculture, Animal Care, And Food - Section 3.2-6511.1 (Effective January 1, 2009) Pet shops; procurement from unlicensed commercial dog breeders; penalty...

§ 3.2-6511.1. (Effective January 1, 2009) Pet shops; procurement from unlicensed commercial dog breeders; penalty...

A. It is unlawful for a pet shop to sell or offer for sale any dog procured from a person who is not a dealer or licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. § 2131 et seq.) or regulations adopted thereunder.

B. It shall be unlawful for any commercial dog breeder who is not licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. § 2131 et seq.) or regulations adopted thereunder to sell any dog to a pet shop, unless such commercial dog breeder maintains a valid and current USDA dealer's permit.

C. Any person violating any provision of this section is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

(2008, c. 852, § 3.1-796.71:1.)

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