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Va. Code § 3.2-6550: Requirements for foster homes; penalty

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  1. Title 3.2. AGRICULTURE, ANIMAL CARE, AND FOOD
  2. Subtitle V. DOMESTIC ANIMALS
  3. Chapter 65. COMPREHENSIVE ANIMAL CARE
  4. Article 6. AUTHORITY OF LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES

In addition to any other requirements of this chapter, foster homes shall be subject to the following:1. No foster home shall be operated in violation of any local zoning ordinance; and2. No private residential dwelling and its surrounding grounds that serves as a foster home shall keep more than 50 companion animals on site at one time.Any foster home found in violation of this section may be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $250.2003, c. 1007, § 3.1-796.96:6; 2008, c. 860; 2014, c. 148.

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