Virginia Code 3.2-6507.4: Concurrent operation of releasing agency prohibited.
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It is unlawful for a commercial dog breeder to operate or maintain a controlling interest in any releasing agency.
Terms Used In Virginia Code 3.2-6507.4
- Commercial dog breeder: means any person who, during any 12-month period, maintains 30 or more adult female dogs for the primary purpose of the sale of their offspring provided that a person who breeds an animal regulated under federal law as a research animal shall not be deemed to be a commercial dog breeder. See Virginia Code 3.2-6500
- Releasing agency: means (i) a public animal shelter or (ii) a private animal shelter, humane society, animal welfare organization, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or other similar entity or home-based rescue that releases companion animals for adoption. See Virginia Code 3.2-6500
2008, c. 852, § 3.1-796.77:4.