{"data":{"id":"us-va/va.-code-3.2-6507.2","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"Va. Code § 3.2-6507.2","heading":"Commercial dog breeding; requirements","body":"Commercial dog breeders shall:1. Maintain no more than 50 dogs over the age of one year at any time for breeding purposes. However, a higher number of dogs may be allowed if approved by local ordinance after a public hearing. Any such ordinance may include additional requirements for commercial breeding operations;2. Breed female dogs only: (i) after annual certification by a licensed veterinarian that the dog is in suitable health for breeding; (ii) after the dog has reached the age of 18 months; and (iii) if the dog has not yet reached the age of 8 years;3. Dispose of dogs only by gift, sale, transfer, barter, or euthanasia by a licensed veterinarian;4. Dispose of deceased dogs in accordance with § 3.2-6554;5. Dispose of dog waste in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations; and6. Maintain accurate records for at least five years including:a. The date on which a dog enters the operation;b. The person from whom the animal was purchased or obtained, including the address and phone number of such person;c. A description of the animal, including the species, color, breed, sex, and approximate age and weight;d. Any tattoo, microchip number, or other identification number carried by or appearing on the animal;e. Each date that puppies were born to such animal and the number of puppies;f. All medical care and vaccinations provided to the animal, including certifications required by a licensed veterinarian under this chapter; andg. The disposition of each animal and the date.2008, c. 852, § 3.1-796.77:2.","path":["Title 3.2. AGRICULTURE, ANIMAL CARE, AND FOOD","Subtitle V. DOMESTIC ANIMALS","Chapter 65. COMPREHENSIVE ANIMAL CARE","Article 2.1. Commercial Dog Breeding Operations"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/3.2-6507.2/","current_through":"9/4/2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:12:19Z","sha256":"350561a4955faf8216a91282168a12f112d1667a280ce7d1521c39100db9dac1","source_id":"us-va","stale":true,"prev":"us-va/va.-code-3.2-6507.1","next":"us-va/va.-code-3.2-6507.3"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}