CODE OF VIRGINIA

PERSONS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE (§ 3.2-1714)

Any person who owns an equine in the Commonwealth shall be eligible to vote in a
referendum held under this article if he executes and submits to the
Commissioner an affidavit on forms and methods approved by the Board verifying
Virginia residency, legal voting age, and at least one of the following to
confirm equine ownership:

   1.  Current breed or discipline registration for an equine owned in the
   Commonwealth.

   2.  Receipt of a valid Virginia equine infectious anemia test within the last
   12 months indicating an ownership interest in an equine.

   3.  A lease purchase agreement, contract, bill of sale, or other legal
   document showing current ownership or lease interest in an equine stabled or
   pastured in the Commonwealth.

Completed forms shall include the full name of the person submitting the form
along with an associated farm name, if applicable, mailing address, and phone
number. Any person who is not an individual shall vote by its authorized
representative.

HISTORY: 2005, cc. 497, 588, § 3.1-22.69; 2008, c. 860.