Virginia § 3.2-6550 Requirements for foster homes; penalty

Virginia Statutes

§ 3.2-6550 — Requirements for foster homes; penalty

Virginia § 3.2-6550

JurisdictionVirginia

Title 3.2AGRICULTURE, ANIMAL CARE, AND FOOD

Subtitle VDOMESTIC ANIMALS

Ch. 65COMPREHENSIVE ANIMAL CARE

Art. 6AUTHORITY OF LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES

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Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-6550 (2026).

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In addition to any other requirements of this chapter, foster homes shall be subject to the following:

1.No foster home shall be operated in violation of any local zoning ordinance; and

2.No private residential dwelling and its surrounding grounds that serves as a foster home shall keep more than 50 companion animals on site at one time. Any foster home found in violation of this section may be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $250.

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In addition to any other requirements of this chapter, foster homes shall be subject to the following:

1. No foster home shall be operated in violation of any local zoning ordinance; and

2. No private residential dwelling and its surrounding grounds that serves as a foster home shall keep more than 50 companion animals on site at one time.

Any foster home found in violation of this section may be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $250.