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Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Board
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 
chapter
Regulations Pertaining to the Establishment of the Dangerous Dog Registry [2 VAC 5 ‑ 620]
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description This regulation establishes the procedures for administration of the Virginia Dangerous Dog Registry.
State Authority Sections 3.2-6540 and 3.2-6542 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA Yes, changes to this chapter of the VA Administrative Code are exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Dr. Carolynn Bissett  / Program Mgr, Office of Veterinary Services
Address: P.O. Box 1163
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: Carolynn.Bissett@vdacs.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)786-4560    FAX: (804)371-2380    TDD: (800)828-1120
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendments to reflect Chapter 464 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Governor's office has completed its review - Next step is Submission to the Registrar.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendments to reflect Ch 396 of the 2017 Acts of Assembly and improve the regulation's readability
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/11/2020.
Reflects changes to the authorizing statute enacted by the 2012 Session of the General Assembly
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/18/2012.
Changing Title 3.1 references to Title 3.2 as a result of the recodification of Title 3.1
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/04/2009.
Promulgate rules and regulations pertaining to the establishment of the Dangerous Dog Registry.
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2007.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
9/15/2020 Agency Completed Retain As Is
4/1/2015 Agency Completed Retain As Is