Virginia Code 3.2-6550: Requirements for foster homes; penalty
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In addition to any other requirements of this chapter, foster homes shall be subject to the following:
Terms Used In Virginia Code 3.2-6550
- Foster home: means a private residential dwelling and its surrounding grounds, or any facility other than a public or private animal shelter, at which site through an affiliation with a public or private animal shelter, home-based rescue, releasing agency, or other animal welfare organization care or rehabilitation is provided for companion animals. See Virginia Code 3.2-6500
- Ordinance: means any law, rule, regulation, or ordinance adopted by the governing body of any locality. See Virginia Code 3.2-6500
1. No foster home shall be operated in violation of any local zoning ordinance; and
2. No private residential dwelling and its surrounding grounds that serves as a foster home shall keep more than 50 companion animals on site at one time.
Any foster home found in violation of this section may be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $250.