Virginia Code 18.2-403.2: Offenses involving animals — Class 3 misdemeanors.
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The following unlawful acts and offenses against animals shall constitute and be punished as a Class 3 misdemeanor:
Attorney's Note
Under the Virginia Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 3 misdemeanor | up to $500 |
1. Violation of § 3.2-6511 pertaining to the failure of a shopkeeper or pet dealer to provide adequate care to animals.
2. Violation of § 3.2-6509 pertaining to the misrepresentation of an animal’s condition by the shopkeeper or pet dealer.
3. Violation of § 3.2-6510 pertaining to the sale of baby fowl.
4. Violation of clause (iv) of subsection A of § 3.2-6570 pertaining to soring horses.
5. Violation of § 3.2-6519 pertaining to notice of consumer remedies required to be supplied by boarding establishments.
1984, c. 492; 1992, c. 177; 1993, c. 174; 1999, c. 620; 2003, c. 787; 2008, cc. 543, 707; 2018, c. 416; 2019, cc. 536, 537.