Agency
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 
Board
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 
chapter
Regulations Pertaining to Pet Shops Selling Dogs or Cats [2 VAC 5 ‑ 105]
 
Action:
Amendments to conform to provisions of Ch. 610 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly
Action 6962 / Stage 11105
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action (NOIRA)  
Documents
Preliminary Draft Text None submitted  
pdf Agency Background Document 1/7/2026    
red ball Governor's Review Memo 4/22/2026   

Status
DPB Review
Submitted on 1/7/2026
Review Completed: 1/20/2026
Secretary Review Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Review Completed: 1/23/2026
 
Governor's Review Governor Review Completed: 4/22/2026
 
Result: Approved
 
Virginia Registrar Submitted on 4/23/2026
 
The Virginia Register of Regulations
 
Will be published on 5/18/2026   Volume: 42  Issue: 20
Comment Period A public comment forum will open on 5/18/2026 and remain open through 6/17/2026
 
Contact Information
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)786-2483    FAX: (804)371-2380    TDD: (800)828-1120
 
This person is the primary contact for this chapter.

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Action 6962:
Amendments to conform to provisions of Ch. 610 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly
 
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage Type Status
NOIRA   (11105) Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (05/18/2026).
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