Code of Virginia - Title 3.1 Agriculture, Horticulture And Food - Section 3.1-796.111 (Repealed effective October 1, 2008) Preventing cruelty to animals; interference; penalty

§ 3.1-796.111. (Repealed effective October 1, 2008) Preventing cruelty to animals; interference; penalty

Each animal control officer, humane investigator or State Veterinarian's representative shall interfere to prevent the perpetration of any act of cruelty upon any animal in his presence. Any person who shall interfere with or obstruct or resist any animal control officer, humane investigator or State Veterinarian's representative in the discharge of his rights, powers, and duties as authorized and prescribed by law shall be deemed guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor.

(1984, c. 492, § 29-213.80; 1986, c. 362; 1987, c. 488; 1998, c. 817.)

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