Section 10. Purpose and applicability  


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  • Part I. Purpose and Applicability; Definition

    The purpose of this regulation is to establish the procedures and requirements for registration of dangerous dogs with local jurisdictions and the Virginia Dangerous Dog Registry. This regulation describes the responsibilities of owners of dangerous dogs; local animal control and law-enforcement officers; and the State Veterinarian.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 23, Issue 19, eff. July 1, 2007; amended, Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 10, eff. December 18, 2012.

Statutory Authority

§ 3.2-6540 and 3.2-6542 of the Code of Virginia.