Virginia Statutes
§ 3.2-6009 — Euthanasia or slaughter of livestock or poultry by owner
Virginia § 3.2-6009
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 3.2AGRICULTURE, ANIMAL CARE, AND FOOD
Subtitle VDOMESTIC ANIMALS
Ch. 60LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY
Art. 1CONTAGIOUS AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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Bluebook
Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-6009 (2026).
Text
A.The State Veterinarian may require the owner or custodian to euthanize or slaughter condemned livestock or poultry within a specified period of time, and under state or federal supervision, or under regulations of the Board. The carcasses shall be disposed of pursuant to regulations adopted by the Board.
B.If the owner or custodian fails to euthanize or slaughter any condemned livestock or poultry pursuant to subsection A, then the State Veterinarian or his representative may seize the condemned livestock or poultry and euthanize or slaughter the animals as required.
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Legislative History
Code 1950, § 3-586; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-751; 2008, c. 860.
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Virginia § 3.2-6009, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/va/3.2/3.2-6009.