{"data":{"id":"us-va/2vac5-105-10","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"2VAC5-105-10","heading":"Definitions","body":"The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:\n\n\"Animal care inspector\" means the animal welfare inspector employed pursuant to § 3.2-5901.1 of the Code of Virginia, or as designated by the State Veterinarian.\n\n\"Department\" means the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.\n\n\"Pet shop\" means any retail, commercial, private, for-profit establishment that sells dogs or cats to the public and shall not include breeders, dealers, public or private animal shelters, home-based rescues, or residential establishments. Each location will constitute a separate pet shop.","path":["Title 2. Agriculture","Agency 5. Department of Agriculture And Consumer Services","Chapter 105. Regulations Pertaining to Pet Shops Selling Dogs or Cats"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title2/agency5/chapter105/section10/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:44:49Z","sha256":"d4fb71e4b0aa2716df61a700f72b8ccc27465a22e9a1ae24553d64c111ba0436","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/2vac5-90-30","next":"us-va/2vac5-105-20"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}