§ 18.2-403.1 Offenses involving animals — Class 1 misdemeanors
The following unlawful acts and offenses against animals shall constitute and be punished as a Class 1 misdemeanor:
1. Violation of subsection A of § 3.2-6570 pertaining to cruelty to animals, except as provided for second or subsequent violations in that section.
2. Violation of § 3.2-6508 pertaining to transporting animals under certain conditions.
3. Making a false claim or receiving money on a false claim under § 3.2-6553 pertaining to compensation for livestock and poultry killed by dogs.
4. Violation of § 3.2-6518 pertaining to boarding establishments and groomers as defined in § 3.2-6500.
5. Violation of § 3.2-6504 pertaining to the abandonment of animals.
6. Violation of subdivision B 3 of § 3.2-6587 pertaining to an animal confinement agreement or plan set forth in § 3.2-6562.1.
History
This law was first created in 1984. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 492 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. Unfortunately, the 1984 “Acts” aren’t available online. It has been modified 6 times. Those modifications are cataloged by “The Acts of Assembly,” a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly’s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1992, chapter 177; in 1993, chapter 174; in 1996, chapter 249; in 1999, chapter 620; in 2018, chapter 416; in 2020, chapter 1183.
1984, c. 492; 1992, c. 177; 1993, c. 174; 1996, c. 249; 1999, c. 620; 2018, c. 416; 2020, c. 1183.