Va. Code § 3.2-6554

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 3.2-6554 - Disposal of dead companion animals

The owner of any companion animal shall forthwith cremate, bury, or sanitarily dispose of the animal upon its death. If, after notice, any owner fails to do so, the animal control officer or other officer shall bury or cremate the companion animal, and he may recover on behalf of the local jurisdiction from the owner his cost for this service.

Va. Code § 3.2-6554

1984, c. 492, § 29-213.90; 1987, c. 488, § 3.1-796.121; 1993, c. 174; 1998, c. 817; 2008, c. 860.

Amended by Acts 2008, c. 860.

Amended by Acts 1998, c. 817.

Amended by Acts 1993, c. 174.

Amended by Acts 1987, c. 488, § 3.1-796.121.

Amended by Acts 1984, c. 492, § 29-213.90.