Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Public and Private Animal Shelters
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 111]
Chapter Information
| Description | A regulation establishing guidelines for adequate care and shelter for animals housed in public and private animal shelters. |
| State Authority | Sections 3.2-6501 , 3.2-6546 and 3.2-6548 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act and the standard executive branch review process. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
1. The protection of the public’s health, safety, and welfare with the least possible cost and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth. 2. The reduction of the incidence of animal diseases in pounds, so as to reduce the risk of spreading those diseases to animals outside of the shelters and to humans. 3. The minimization of the cost of maintaining and operating shelters by providing, when the locality requests it, guidance on their design. |
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Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Dr. Kathryn MacDonald / Program Mgr, Animal Care and Emerg Response |
| Address: |
PO Box 1163 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | kathryn.macdonald@vdacs.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)786-2483 FAX: (804)371-2380 TDD: (800)828-1120 |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Repeal 2 VAC 5-110 and replace it with a new regulation pertaining to public and private shelters | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 8/24/2016. |