| Description | A regulation establishing the operating procedures for shooting enclosures to prevent, control and eradicate disease spread to surrounding livestock populations. |
| State Authority | Section 3.2-6039 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 provision for (i) the licensing and operation of the enclosures, (ii) the fees for the application and license, (iii) the species of goats, sheep, and hogs that may be held, (iv)the minimum contiguous acreage necessary, (v) the humane care and humane killng of animals being held, (vi) the methods and procedures for disposal of animals, (vii) the reporting of the death of every animal being held in the shooting enclosure not killed by the clientele, (viii) the reasonable utilization of all animals killed by the clientele, and (ix) the basic veterinary care of the animals held in the enclosure. |
| Meetings |
| Name / Title: | Dr. Carolynn Bissett / Program Manager, Office of Veterinary Services |
| Address: |
P. O. Box 1163 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | carolynn.bissett@vdacs.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)786-4560 FAX: (804)371-2380 TDD: (800)828-1120 |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Repeal of 2 VAC 5-205 | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/15/2024. |
Changing Title 3.1 references to Title 3.2 as a result of the recodification of Title 3.1
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/04/2009. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2022 Agency Completed | Repeal | |
| 11/23/2016 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 4/17/2012 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 2/15/2000 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |