                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

DUTY OF OPERATORS OF STOCKYARDS AND POULTRY SLAUGHTER FACILITIES (§ 3.2-6012)

Any person who operates a stockyard, poultry slaughter facility, or any other
premises where livestock or poultry are repeatedly assembled: (i) shall maintain
such premises in a sanitary condition as directed by the State Veterinarian;
(ii) shall obey all orders or regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter as to
handling livestock or poultry that may be affected with contagious or infectious
disease, or that have been exposed to contagious or infectious disease; and
(iii) shall clean and disinfect such premises or vehicles used in connection
therewith, or any part thereof, when ordered to do so by the State Veterinarian
or his representative.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 3-578; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-737; 1977, c. 395; 2008, c.
860.