Va. Code § 3.2-6504

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 3.2-6504 - Abandonment of animal; penalty

No person shall abandon or dump any animal. Violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the release of an animal by its owner to a public or private animal shelter or other releasing agency.

Va. Code § 3.2-6504

1984, c. 492, § 29-213.43; 1987, c. 488, § 3.1-796.73; 1993, c. 174; 2002, cc. 351, 787; 2003, c. 1007; 2008, c. 860; 2014, c. 148; 2018, c. 416.

Amended by Acts 2018 c. 416, § 1, eff. 7/1/2018.

Amended by Acts 2014 No. 148, § 1, eff. 7/1/2014.