Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-6550
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Requirements for foster homes; penalty
Official statutory text
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.
2003, c. 1007 , § 3.1-796.96:6; 2008, c. 860 ; 2014, c. 148 .
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.
2003, c. 1007 , § 3.1-796.96:6; 2008, c. 860 ; 2014, c. 148 .
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