Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Board
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
chapter
Regulations for the Inspection of Pet Shops Selling Dogs or Cats [2 VAC 5 ‑ 105]    (Under Development)
Action:
Promulgate regulation required by Chapter 1284 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Action 5677
 
General Information
Action Summary This regulatory action will result in the promulgation of the new regulation required by Chapter 1284 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly, which requires the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services to adopt a regulation governing the keeping of dogs and cats by a pet shop and establishes specific provisions this regulation must include.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
RIS Project Yes  [6715]
Is Federal action a driving factor in this regulatory change? If so, please provide a specific reference to the law, regulation or court case.
No
Associated Mandates Pet shop regulations
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
9190 NOIRA Stage complete. Comment period ended 05/12/2021.
9390 Proposed Stage complete. Comment period ended 12/23/2022.
10150 Final Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (04/08/2024).
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Dr. Carolynn Bissett  / Program Manager, Office of Veterinary Services
Address: P. O. Box 1163
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: Carolynn.Bissett@vdacs.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)786-2483    FAX: (804)371-2380    TDD: (800)828-1120

This person is the primary contact for this chapter.