CODE OF VIRGINIA

ORDINANCES; PENALTIES (§ 3.2-6537)

The governing body of any locality may, by ordinance, require a person operating
a pet shop or operating as a dealer in companion animals to obtain a permit.
Such local governing body may charge no more than $ 50 per year for such permit.
The revenues derived therefrom shall be used for the administration and
enforcement of such ordinance.The aforementioned ordinance may provide: (i) that
records be kept by the permittees as are deemed necessary; (ii) for public
hearing prior to issuance, renewal or revocation of any such permit; or (iii)
for the denial of issuance, denial of renewal or for the revocation of such
permit for fraudulent practices or inhumane treatment of the animals dealt with
by the permittee.The ordinance may provide for either a criminal penalty not to
exceed a Class 3 misdemeanor or a civil penalty not to exceed $ 500 for any
violation of the ordinance. Any civil penalties collected shall be deposited by
the local treasurer pursuant to § 3.2-6534.

HISTORY: 1984, c. 492, § 29-213.54; 1987, c. 488, § 3.1-796.84; 2005, c. 307;
2008, c. 860.