§ 3.2-6037 Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of license
The Department may deny, suspend, or revoke a license to operate a shooting enclosure, if the:
1. Applicant for a license does not own or lease the land that will be used for the shooting enclosure;
2. Applicant for a license does not meet local zoning and land-use requirements;
3. Operation of the shooting enclosure poses a threat to the health of humans, wildlife, or livestock;
4. Operation of the enclosure poses a threat of harm to: (i) wildlife species, whether native or naturalized; (ii) agricultural practices; or (iii) livestock;
5. Shooting enclosure is constructed or maintained in such a way that animals being held may escape; or
6. Applicant for a license or the licensee fails to meet any requirement of this article or regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
History
This law was first created in 1995. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 822 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. It has been modified 1 time. 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. That modification is as follows: in 2008, chapter 860.
1995, c. 822, § 3.1-763.5:3; 2008, c. 860.