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HB1168: Pounds, shelters, and pet stores; State Veterinarian to inspect annually.
Chief Patron
Del.
Al Eisenberg (D-47)
Al Eisenberg
(D-47)
Arlington, VA
Served: 2004–
Progress
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Status
Bill is Dead
Summary
State Veterinarian inspection of pounds, shelters, and pet stores; civil penalty. Requires the State Veterinarian or his designee to conduct routine inspections of every pound and shelter once annually and every pet shop twice annually. Violations that remain uncorrected 30 days from the initial inspection shall be subject to a civil penalty of $500 per violation per day. View Full Text »
Poll Results
No Richmond Sunlight visitors voted on this bill while voting was open.
