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2005 SESSION

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HB 2927 Companion animals; changes in Comprehensive Animal Laws.

Introduced by: Terry G. Kilgore | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Companion animals; civil penalties.  Amends the Comprehensive Animal Laws to require: (i) companion animal dealers to obtain an annual dealer business license to sell companion animals or to advertise companion animals for sale; and (ii) all releasing agencies, including dealers, pet stores, and for-profit breeders, to sterilize and implant a microchip in any companion animal before it is released to a new owner.

FULL TEXT

• 01/21/05  House: Presented & ordered printed 059179372  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/21/05  House: Presented & ordered printed 059179372
• 01/21/05  House: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
• 02/02/05  House: Stricken from docket by A., C. & N. R. (22-Y 0-N)