2006 Code of Virginia § 18.2-403.2 - Offenses involving animals - Class 3 misdemeanors

18.2-403.2. Offenses involving animals - Class 3 misdemeanors.

The following unlawful acts and offenses against animals shall constitute andbe punished as a Class 3 misdemeanor:

1. Violation of 3.1-796.71 pertaining to the failure of a shopkeeper or petdealer to provide adequate care to animals.

2. Violation of 3.1-796.72 pertaining to the misrepresentation of ananimal's condition by the shopkeeper or pet dealer.

3. Violation of 3.1-796.73 pertaining to the abandonment of animals.

4. Violation of 3.1-796.70 pertaining to the sale of baby fowl.

5. Violation of 3.1-796.125 pertaining to fighting cocks, dogs and otheranimals.

6. Violation of clause (iii) of subsection A of 3.1-796.122 pertaining tosoring horses.

7. Violation of 3.1-796.83:2 pertaining to notice of consumer remediesrequired to be supplied by boarding establishments.

(1984, c. 492; 1992, c. 177; 1993, c. 174; 1999, c. 620; 2003, c. 787.)

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