Virginia Administrative Code
Title 2 - AGRICULTURE
Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
Chapter 105 - REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO PET SHOPS SELLING DOGS OR CATS
Section 2VAC5-105-10 - Definitions

Universal Citation: 2 VA Admin Code 5-105-10
Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024

The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Animal care inspector" means the animal welfare inspector employed pursuant to § 3.2-5901.1 of the Code of Virginia, or as designated by the State Veterinarian.

"Department" means the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

"Pet shop" means any retail, commercial, private, for-profit establishment that sells dogs or cats to the public and shall not include breeders, dealers, public or private animal shelters, home-based rescues, or residential establishments. Each location will constitute a separate pet shop.

Statutory Authority: §§ 3.2-6501 and 3.2-6501.1 of the Code of Virginia.

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