| Description |
A regulation establishing guidelines for adequate care and shelter for animals housed in public and private animal shelters.
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| State Authority |
Sections 3.2-6501
, 3.2-6546
and 3.2-6548
of the Code of Virginia
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| Federal Authority |
None entered
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| Exempt from APA |
No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
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| 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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| Meetings |
See all meetings (5) relating to this chapter.
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