3.2-6039 - Board to adopt regulations. - Virginia Statutes

§ 3.2-6039. Board to adopt regulations.

A. The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of thisarticle including the requirements for licensing and operating shootingenclosures located within the Commonwealth. In addition, the Board may adoptregulations governing the veterinary care to be provided to animals held inshooting enclosures.

B. In adopting such regulations, the Board shall establish criteria for thefollowing:

1. Specific species of goats, sheep, and hogs that may be held;

2. Minimum contiguous acreage necessary;

3. Humane care and humane killing of animals being held;

4. Methods and procedures for disposal of animals;

5. Reporting the death of every animal being held in the shooting enclosurenot killed by the clientele; and

6. Ensuring the reasonable utilization of all animals killed by the clientele.

(1995, c. 822, § 3.1-763.5:5; 2008, c. 860.)