CODE OF VIRGINIA

REVOCATION OF APPOINTMENT OF HUMANE INVESTIGATORS (§ 3.2-6561)

A. Upon a motion by the attorney for the Commonwealth, the circuit court that
appointed a humane investigator may revoke his appointment if he is no longer
able to perform the duties of a humane investigator; has been convicted of any
felony, Class 1 misdemeanor, or a violation of any provision of this chapter or
any other law regarding animals; or for good cause shown. The court shall notify
the administrative entity that oversees animal control in the locality where the
humane investigator was appointed of such revocation.

B. Any law-enforcement officer may investigate any allegation that a humane
investigator has violated this chapter and report his findings and
recommendations to the attorney for the Commonwealth.

HISTORY: 1998, c. 817, § 3.1-796.106:1; 1999, c. 376; 2003, c. 858; 2008, c.
860.