§ 5-117. Exemptions from division.

This division shall not apply to:

(1)

An owner reclaiming his dog or cat from a releasing agency;

(2)

A local governing body which has disposed of an animal by sale or gift to a federal agency, state-sponsored institution, agency of the state, agency of another state, or licensed federal dealer having its principal place of business located within the state;

(3)

A place or establishment which is operated under the immediate supervision of a duly licensed veterinarian as a hospital or boarding kennel where animals are harbored, boarded and cared for incident to the treatment, prevention or alleviation of the disease processes during the routine practice of the profession of veterinary medicine; or

(4)

Animals boarded under the immediate supervision of a duly licensed veterinarian.

(Code 1980, § 4-22.8; Code 1995, § 5-105)

State Law reference— Exemptions, Code of Virginia, §§ 3.2-6578, 3.2-6506.

(Code 1980, § 4-22.8; Code 1995, § 5-105)

State law reference

Exemptions, Code of Virginia, §§ 3.2-6578, 3.2-6506.