                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

RENEWAL OF DANGEROUS DOG REGISTRATION (§ 3.2-6542.1)

A. By January 31 of each year, until the animal is deceased, the owner of an
animal found to be a dangerous dog pursuant to &#xA7; 3.2-6540 shall update and
renew the dangerous dog registration certificate obtained pursuant to &#xA7;
3.2-6540.01 for a fee of $85 in the same manner as the initial certificate was
obtained. However, if the dangerous dog adjudication occurred within 60 days of
the end of the calendar year, the first renewal shall be included in the initial
registration at no additional charge to the owner.

B. Prior to the renewal date of a dangerous dog registration each year, a local
animal control officer shall conduct an inspection of the dangerous dog and the
premises on which it is kept, and no certificate of renewal shall be issued
without such inspection. The animal control officer shall post registration
information on the Virginia Dangerous Dog Registry established by &#xA7;
3.2-6542.

C. No dangerous dog registration certificate required to be obtained under this
section shall be issued to any person who is younger than 18 years of age or who
fails to present satisfactory evidence of (i) compliance with the provisions of
&#xA7;&#xA7; 3.2-6540, 3.2-6540.01, 3.2-6540.02, 3.2-6540.03, and 3.2-6540.04;
(ii) the animal&#8217;s current rabies vaccination, if applicable; and (iii) a
current county or city dog license, as appropriate.

HISTORY: 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 464.