HD54 - Progress Report on the Establishment of the Commonwealth of Virginia's Dangerous Dog Registry


Executive Summary:
The 2006 General Assembly amended and reenacted § 3.1-796.93:1 of the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered § 3.1-796.93:3, and repealed § 3.1-796.117 related to the control of dangerous and vicious dogs; penalties. The legislation also directed the establishment of a Virginia Dangerous Dog Registry, to be maintained by the State Veterinarian. This document is submitted in response to the General Assembly's request for a report on progress in development of the Commonwealth of Virginia's Dangerous Dog Registry on or before November 1, 2006.