3.2-6511 - Failure of dealer or pet shop to provide adequate care; penalty. - Virginia Statutes

§ 3.2-6511. Failure of dealer or pet shop to provide adequate care; penalty.

Any dealer or pet shop that fails to adequately house, feed, water, exerciseor care for animals in his or its possession or custody as provided for underthis chapter is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. Such animals shall besubject to seizure and impoundment, and upon conviction of such person theanimals may be sold, euthanized, or disposed of as provided by § 3.2-6546 forlicensed, tagged, or tattooed animals. Such failure is also grounds forrevocation of a permit or certificate of registration after public hearing.Any funds that result from such sale shall be used first to pay the costs ofthe local jurisdiction for the impoundment and disposition of the animals,and any funds remaining shall be paid to the owner, if known. If the owner isnot found, the remaining funds shall be paid into the Literary Fund.

(1984, c. 492, § 29-213.41; 1987, c. 488, § 3.1-796.71; 1993, c. 174; 2008,c. 860.)