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- HB 20 Peanuts; extends sunset provision to July 1, 2021, of excise tax on those grown and sold in Va.
- HB 37 Towing motor vehicles; companion animals.
- HB 38 Civil immunity; forcible entry of motor vehicle to remove unattended companion animal.
- HB 62 Milk production; exemptions from certain requirements.
- HB 114 Agritourism; notice posted on signs to read "ATTENTION" rather than "WARNING" at locations.
- HB 115 Agriculture commodity funds; removes authority of General Assembly to disburse unexpended balances.
- HB 118 Urban county executive form of government; animal protection police officer.
- HB 156 Private animal shelter; a facility operates for purpose of finding permanent homes for animals.
- HB 157 Agriculture and Consumer Services, Department of; approval of guidance document prior to adoption.
- HB 202 Anatomical gifts; search and rescue dog training.
- HB 211 Civil immunity; forcible entry of motor vehicle to remove unattended companion animal.
- HB 212 Veterinary establishments; regulations, presentation of a deceased companion animal.
- HB 270 Persons with disabilities; rights in public places, fraudulent representation of service dog.
- HB 302 Elephants; prohibits use of devices for training, etc., that inflict pain or cause physical injury.
- HB 318 Nutrient management plans; phosphorous standards, regulations.
- HB 340 Private animal shelters; Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall adopt regulations.
- HB 471 Service agencies and technicians; certification qualifications.
- HB 472 Service agencies and technicians; certification qualifications.
- HB 476 Animal intake policy; animal control officers, etc., shall annually file with State Veterinarian.
- HB 502 Humane Cosmetics Act; prohibits testing cosmetics on animals, penalty.
- HB 514 Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund; wild fish and shellfish.
- HB 517 Warrantless arrest; certain cases.
- HB 535 Beekeepers; limited liability.
- HB 619 Home-produced or farm-produced food products; exempts certain foods from Board of ACS regulations.
- HB 699 Industrial hemp; lawful for a person with a license to manufacture products or engage in research.
- HB 734 Noxious weeds; advisory committee to evaluate risks of a plant.
- HB 879 Alcoholic beverage control; farm wineries and limited brewery licenses, "land zoned agricultural."
- HB 958 Cruelty to animals; drowning of an animal subject to criminal penalties.
- HB 975 Pesticides; aerial application near public or private schools.
- HB 1079 Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission; distribution of funds.
- HB 1093 Income tax, state and corporate; tax credits for food crop donations to nonprofit food bank.
- HB 1094 Commodity boards; member nominations and terms, assessments, report.
- HB 1155 Civil immunity; forcible entry of motor vehicle to remove unattended companion animal.
- HB 1211 Animal control officers; training.
- HB 1231 Dogs chasing livestock; district court may order dog to be transferred to a different owner, etc.
- HB 1238 General Services, Department of; disposition of surplus materials, police animals.
- HB 1270 Companion animal care advisory committee; State Veterinarian to establish.
- HB 1314 Grapevine Grant Fund and Program; created.
- HB 1323 Civil immunity; forcible entry of motor vehicle to remove unattended companion animal.
- HB 1329 Trespass by hunters using dogs; penalty.
- HJ 160 Dogs and cats, licensing; Virginia Department of Health to study Virginia's procedures.
- SB 1 Excise tax on peanuts.
- SB 6 Private animal shelters; reporting euthanasia.
- SB 18 Companion animals; surgical sterilization program.
- SB 37 Black vultures; control of those that pose danger to agricultural animals, etc.
- SB 123 Newborn calves; certification of calf receiving colostrum.
- SB 157 Virginia adjusted gross income; sale of certain crops by farmers to craft breweries.
- SB 252 Century forest program; State Forester to establish program to honor certain families, eligibility.
- SB 268 Animal disease violations; criminal and civil penalties.
- SB 348 Pesticide Control Act; clarifies process to assess penalty for violation.
- SB 356 Virginia Pollinator Protection Strategy; DACS to develop and maintain, report.
- SB 363 Persons with disabilities; rights in public places, fraudulent representation of service dog.
- SB 578 Alcoholic beverage control; limited brewery licenses.
- SB 579 Alcoholic beverage control; limited distiller's licenses, land zoned agricultural.
- SB 580 Income tax, state and corporate; tax credits for food crop donations to nonprofit food bank.
- SB 651 Animal control officers; training.
- SB 691 Industrial hemp; lawful for a person with a license to manufacture products or engage in research.
- SB 717 Vineyards and Orchards Grant Fund and Program; created and established.
- SB 758 Alcoholic beverage control; farm winery license.