Search, Seizure, Impounding, And Enforcement.
This is Article 8 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Search, Seizure, Impounding, And Enforcement..” It is part of Title 3.2, titled “Agriculture, Animal Care, And Food.” It is part of Subtitle V, titled “Domestic Animals.” It is part of Chapter 65, titled “Comprehensive Animal Care.” It’s comprised of the following 6 sections.
- § 3.2-6564
- Complaint of suspected violation; investigation
- § 3.2-6565
- Impoundment; expenses; lien; disposition of animal
- § 3.2-6566
- Preventing cruelty to animals; interference; penalty
- § 3.2-6567
- Enforcement authority
- § 3.2-6568
- Power of search for violations of statutes against cruelty to animals
- § 3.2-6569
- Seizure and impoundment of animals; notice and hearing; disposition of animal; disposition of proceeds upon sale