Virginia Department of Health
State Board of Health
Meeting:
Companion Animal Licensing Procedures Work Group
| Meeting Details | |
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| Date / Time | 5/24/2016 10:00 am |
| Location | Virginia Tech Richmond Center located at 2810 N. Parham Road (http://www.richmond.vt.edu/newsite/directions.html) |
| Board Website | www.vdh.virginia.gov |
| Agenda document |
Meeting Agenda
5/13/2016
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| Minutes document |
Meeting minutes
6/3/2016
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DRAFT
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| Disability Friendly? Yes Deaf interpreter available upon request? No | |
| Purpose of the meeting House Joint Resolution 160, was approved by the 2016 General Assembly. This resolution instructs the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) to review Virginia's companion animal licensing procedures and assess the feasibility of establishing a statewide system for recording rabies vaccinations and licensing that may include a statewide database of licensed companion animals. The resolution further articulates that VDH shall be assisted in its work by a panel of stakeholders including representatives of local government, the Virginia Animal Control Association, the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association and citizens experienced in animal welfare issues. This meeting will be the second in a series of 6 meetings that have been scheduled through September to discuss this topic. | |
| Meeting Scope |
Public hearing to receive comment on a proposed stage
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General business of the board
Discuss particular regulations / chapters
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| Contact Information | |
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| Name / Title: | Julia Murphy |
| Address: |
Virginia Department of Health 109 Governor Street Richmond, 23219 |
| Email Address: | julia.murphy@vdh.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)864-8113 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |