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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 2. Agriculture
Agency 5. Department of Agriculture And Consumer Services
Chapter 141. Health Requirements Governing the Admission of Agricultural Animals, Pet Animals, and Other Animals or Birds into Virginia

12/26/2024

2VAC5-141-35. Permit and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

A. No person shall import into Virginia an agricultural animal, pet animal, primate, or other animal or bird of any species without obtaining a permit, unless exempted by the State Veterinarian.

B. All agricultural animals, pet animals, primates, and any other animal or bird of any species shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection when imported into Virginia, unless exempted pursuant to this chapter.

Statutory Authority

§ 3.2-5902 and 3.2-6002 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 35, Issue 9, eff. February 7, 2019.

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