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Va. Code § 18.2-403.1: Offenses involving animals — Class 1 misdemeanors

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  1. Title 18.2. Crimes and Offenses Generally
  2. Chapter 8. Crimes Involving Morals and Decency
  3. Article 8. Offenses Involving Animals

The following unlawful acts and offenses against animals shall constitute and be punished as a Class 1 misdemeanor:1. Violation of subsection A of § 3.2-6570 pertaining to cruelty to animals, except as provided for second or subsequent violations in that section.2. Violation of § 3.2-6508 pertaining to transporting animals under certain conditions.3. Making a false claim or receiving money on a false claim under § 3.2-6553 pertaining to compensation for livestock and poultry killed by dogs.4. Violation of § 3.2-6518 pertaining to boarding establishments and groomers as defined in § 3.2-6500.5. Violation of § 3.2-6504 pertaining to the abandonment of animals.6. Violation of subdivision B 3 of § 3.2-6587 pertaining to an animal confinement agreement or plan set forth in § 3.2-6562.1.1984, c. 492; 1992, c. 177; 1993, c. 174; 1996, c. 249; 1999, c. 620; 2018, c. 416; 2020, c. 1183.

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