Va. Code § 3.2-6566

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

Section 3.2-6566 - Preventing cruelty to animals; interference; penalty

Each animal control officer, humane investigator or State Veterinarian's representative shall interfere to prevent the perpetration of any act of cruelty upon any animal in his presence. Any person who shall interfere with or obstruct or resist any humane investigator or State Veterinarian's representative in the discharge of his rights, powers, and duties as authorized and prescribed by law is guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor.

Va. Code § 3.2-6566

1984, c. 492, § 29-213.80; 1986, c. 362; 1987, c. 488, § 3.1-796.111; 1998, c. 817; 2008, c. 860; 2010, c. 240.

Amended by Acts 2010, c. 240.

Amended by Acts 2008, c. 860.

Amended by Acts 1998, c. 817.

Amended by Acts 1987, c. 488, § 3.1-796.111.

Amended by Acts 1986, c. 362.

Amended by Acts 1984, c. 492, § 29-213.80.