| Description | A regulation establishing guidelines for adequate care and shelter for animals housed by counties and cities in a pound or enclosure. |
| State Authority | Section 3.2-6546 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| 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 pounds and to humans. 3. The minimization of the cost of maintaining and operating pounds by providing, when the locality requests it, guidance on their design. |
| Meetings |
| Name / Title: | Dr. Carolynn Bissett / Program Mgr, Animal Care and Emerg Response |
| Address: |
P. O. Box 1163 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | carolynn.bissett@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 08/24/2016. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2012 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 12/6/2000 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |