Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-6595
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Direct contact with dangerous captive animals prohibited
Official statutory text
It is unlawful for any keeper to provide or offer to provide to any member of the public, for free or for a cost, direct contact with a dangerous captive animal.
2020, c. 632 .
2020, c. 632 .
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