CODE OF VIRGINIA

OFFENSES INVOLVING ANIMALS — CLASS 1 MISDEMEANORS (§ 18.2-403.1)

The following unlawful acts and offenses against animals shall constitute and be
punished as a Class 1 misdemeanor:

   1.  Violation of subsection A of § 3.2-6570 pertaining to cruelty to animals,
   except as provided for second or subsequent violations in that section.

   2.  Violation of § 3.2-6508 pertaining to transporting animals under certain
   conditions.

   3.  Making a false claim or receiving money on a false claim under § 3.2-6553
   pertaining to compensation for livestock and poultry killed by dogs.

   4.  Violation of § 3.2-6518 pertaining to boarding establishments and
   groomers as defined in § 3.2-6500.

HISTORY: 1984, c. 492; 1992, c. 177; 1993, c. 174; 1996, c. 249; 1999, c. 620.