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since 2007.
HB1532: Companion animals; abandonment, disposal, etc. thereof considered misdemeanor.
Chief Patron
Del.
Jim Shuler (D-12)
Jim Shuler
(D-12)
Blacksburg, VA
Served: 1994–
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Status
Bill is Dead
Summary
Abandonment of companion animals. Prohibits the abandonment, disposal, or dumping of companion animals. The catch and release of feral cats for purpose of neutering is exempt. A violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor; penalty. View Full Text »
Poll Results
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