6VAC35-71-440. Animals on the premises.
A. Animals maintained on the premises shall be housed at a reasonable distance from sleeping, living, eating, and food preparation areas as well as a safe distance from water supplies.
B. Animals maintained on the premises shall be tested, inoculated, and licensed as required by law.
C. The premises shall be kept reasonably free of stray domestic animals.
D. Pets shall be provided with clean sleeping areas and adequate food and water.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-25.1 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
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