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2010 SESSION
SB 698 State Veterinarian; privatization of recordkeeping and inspection responsibilities, penalty.
Introduced by: Jill Holtzman Vogel | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Privatization of State Veterinarian's recordkeeping and inspection responsibilities; penalty. Privatizes certain recordkeeping and inspection responsibilities of the State Veterinarian for companion animals. The State Veterinarian will award a five-year renewable contract to a private entity under the guidelines of the Public Procurement Act. The private entity will be act as a deputy for the State Veterinarian and public records held by the private entity will be subject to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The private entity will have the responsibility to investigate companion animal facilities for violations of animal welfare laws. Compensation for the private entity shall be derived solely from the Animal Welfare Fund, which will receive the proceeds of civil penalties for violations of animal welfare laws. Interference with the right of the State Veterinarian or his deputy to inspect companion animal facilities shall result in a civil penalty of up to $1,000.
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HISTORY
- 01/22/10 Senate: Presented and ordered printed 10104018D
- 01/22/10 Senate: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
- 01/25/10 Senate: Stricken at request of Patron in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (14-Y 0-N)