Bill Text: VA HB157 | 2016 | Regular Session | Prefiled

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Bill Title: Agriculture and Consumer Services, Department of; approval of guidance document prior to adoption.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2016-02-25 - Continued to 2017 in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (14-Y 0-N) [HB157 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2016-HB157-Prefiled.html

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HOUSE BILL NO. 157 Offered January 13, 2016 Prefiled December 22, 2015 A BILL to amend and reenact §3.2-6501 of the Code of Virginia, relating to guidance documents for comprehensive animal care. ---------- Patron-- Orrock ---------- Committee Referral Pending ----------

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That §3.2-6501 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§3.2-6501. Regulations and guidelines.

A. The Board may adopt regulations and guidelines consistent with the objectives and intent of this chapter concerning the care and transportation of animals.

B. Every guidance document, as defined in §2.2-4001, that the Department develops pursuant to this chapter shall, prior to its adoption by the Department, be subject to public comment for a period established by the Department. Before adopting a guidance document, the Department shall submit it to the Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry and the Commissioner for their approval. The guidance document shall not have the force of law. Every approved guidance document shall be posted on the Department's website.

C. A guidance document shall not be the basis for issuance or denial of an approval letter for the operation of a private animal shelter.