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2017 Code of Virginia
Title 3.2 - Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food
Chapter 60 - Livestock and Poultry
§ 3.2-6009. Euthanasia or slaughter of livestock or poultry by owner
Universal Citation: VA Code § 3.2-6009 (2017)
A. The State Veterinarian may require the owner or custodian to euthanize or slaughter condemned livestock or poultry within a specified period of time, and under state or federal supervision, or under regulations of the Board. The carcasses shall be disposed of pursuant to regulations adopted by the Board.
B. If the owner or custodian fails to euthanize or slaughter any condemned livestock or poultry pursuant to subsection A, then the State Veterinarian or his representative may seize the condemned livestock or poultry and euthanize or slaughter the animals as required.
Code 1950, § 3-586; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-751; 2008, c. 860.
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