HB690: Companion animals; commercial breeding, penalty.

Chief Patron

Ward Armstrong (D-10)
Martinsville, VA
Served: 1992–

Progress

	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate
	Signed by Governor
	Became Law

Status

01/17/2008: In Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee

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Summary

Commercial breeding of companion animals; penalty. Requires state licensure of any person who breeds companion animals and is also required to be licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will issue licenses and collect an annual fee of $150, which will be remitted to the localities where animal breeding facilities are located. Animal control officers are granted the authority to investigate any commercial breeding operation to ensure compliance with animal care laws.

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Video

Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/17/2008, 01/23/2008 and 01/23/2008.

Comments

JONH BROWN writes:

JUST WHERE ARE THE "ANIMAL CARE LAWS"? WHAT EXACTLY ARE COMMERCIAL BREEDING LAWS? WHAT ELSE IS THE GOVERNMENT GOING TO GET THEIR FINGERS INTO. THEY ALREADY GET HALF OF OUR INCOME. NOW MAKING MORE RULES TO DIRECT MONIES TO GOVERNMENT USE. I DO NOT SUPPORT THIS LAW OR ANY OTHER THAT COMMON SENSE STANDS TO REASON. IT ALL GOES BACK TO THOSE WHO WILL BREAK THE LAW AND NO MATTER HOW MANY LAWS ARE CREATED, IT IS ALWAYS THE ROTTEN APPLE THAT SPOILS IT FOR A RESPONSIBLE BREEDER.

Posted 6 months ago. #

Poll Results

6 votes

Bill Text

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