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2008 SESSION

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HB 690 Companion animals; commercial breeding, penalty.

Introduced by: Ward L. Armstrong | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Commercial breeding of companion animals; penalty. Requires state licensure of any person who breeds companion animals and is also required to be licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will issue licenses and collect an annual fee of $150, which will be remitted to the localities where animal breeding facilities are located. Animal control officers are granted the authority to investigate any commercial breeding operation to ensure compliance with animal care laws. This bill was incorporated into HB 538 (Delegate Orrock).

FULL TEXT

• 01/08/08  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 080777416  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/08/08  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 080777416
• 01/08/08  House: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
• 01/17/08  House: Assigned ACNRsub: #1 Agriculture
• 01/23/08  House: Incorporated by Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (HB538-Orrock) by voice vote