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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