Virginia Administrative Code
Title 2 - AGRICULTURE
Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
Chapter 620 - REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DANGEROUS DOG REGISTRY
Part II - Registration, Renewal, and Notifications
Section 2VAC5-620-80 - Notification requirements for dangerous dog incidents
Universal Citation: 2 VA Admin Code 5-620-80
Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024
A. At any time during the adjudication process or after a dog has been found to be a dangerous dog by a court of competent jurisdiction, the dog's owner shall notify the local animal control officer within 24 hours if any of the following occur:
1. The dog is loose or unconfined.
2. The dog bites or attacks a person or
another animal.
3. There is a
complaint that the dog bit or attacked a person or another animal.
4. Any claims are made or lawsuits are
brought as a result of any attack by the dog.
5. The dog is sold, given away, or
dies.
B. The local animal control officer who receives notification in accordance with subsection A of this section shall update the Dangerous Dog Registry with these facts within five business days of receipt of such notification.
Statutory Authority: §§ 3.2-6540 and 3.2-6542 of the Code of Virginia.
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