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3. HB 2927 Companion animals; civil penalties. AKA, releasing agency change (also, spay/neuter and chipping prior to adoption and most sales)
Sponsor: Terry G. Kilgore (R)
Status:
01/21/05 House: Presented & ordered printed 059179372
01/21/05 House: Referred to Committee on Agr., Chesapeake & Natural Res.
02/02/05 House: Stricken from docket by A., C. & N. R. (22-Y 0-N)
Delegate Kilgore agreed to patron this bill on the premise that it was a consensus bill supported by VVAW, Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA), and the Virginia Federation of Dog Clubs and Breeders (VFDC&B). The VFDC&B reneged on their support, so Kilgore was asked to pull the bill, which he did.
Summary as introduced:
Companion animals; civil penalties. Amends the Comprehensive Animal Laws to require: (i) companion animal dealers to obtain an annual dealer business license to sell companion animals or to advertise companion animals for sale; and (ii) all releasing agencies, including dealers, pet stores, and for-profit breeders, to sterilize and implant a microchip in any companion animal before it is released to a new owner.Full text as introduced:
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?051+ful+HB2927
VVAW original initiative:
Though no longer operational, the text of the original VVAW initiative for Releasing Agencies can be found here:Releasing Agencies (original initiative language)