Va. Code § 3.2-6524

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845
Section 3.2-6524 - Unlicensed dogs prohibited; ordinances for licensing cats
A. It shall be unlawful for any person other than a releasing agency that has registered as such annually with local animal control to own a dog four months old or older in the Commonwealth unless such dog is licensed, as required by the provisions of this article.
B. The governing body of any locality may, by ordinance, prohibit any person other than a releasing agency that has registered as such annually with local animal control from owning a cat four months old or older within such locality unless such cat is licensed as provided by this article.

Va. Code § 3.2-6524

1984, c. 492, § 29-213.55; 1987, c. 488, § 3.1-796.85; 1988, c. 538; 1993, c. 817; 2007, c. 640; 2008, c. 860.
Amended by Acts 2008, c. 860.
Amended by Acts 2007, c. 640.
Amended by Acts 1993, c. 817.
Amended by Acts 1988, c. 538.
Amended by Acts 1987, c. 488, § 3.1-796.85.
Amended by Acts 1984, c. 492, § 29-213.55.