Those who oppose Virginia's S.B.260 law may
find some solace in the new bill S.B950. If passed, this bill
makes Shelters, Rescuers, Foster Homes, etc. exempt from the current
S.B.260 law.
Here is what the American Humane Society is
saying in it's reports on the Virginia State Bill:
Virginia SB 950
Animal Rescues.
Patron - Frederick M. Quayle
Summary as enacted with Governor's Recommendation:
Animal rescues. Amends the Comprehensive Animal Laws by adding:
(i) definitions of home-based facility, foster care provider and
rescue; (ii) requirements for pounds and animal shelters to
provide a signed statement to the State Veterinarian certifying
that none of the directors, operators, staff, or animal
caregivers has ever been convicted of animal cruelty, neglect,
or abandonment; (iii) a section providing for the confinement
and disposition of companion animals by entities other than
pounds and animal shelters; (iv) requirements for foster homes;
and (v) various notification requirements regarding found
companion animals. This bill also clarifies the definition of
animal shelter by specifically excluding residential dwellings
and their surrounding property. This bill deletes language
providing the State Veterinarian with the authority to conduct
inspections of companion animal foster homes, the registration
requirements for companion animal rescue agencies and foster
homes, and all references to companion animal rescue agencies.
This bill incorporates SB 895.
Last Action:
2/5/03:
Passed the Senate and went to the House Committee on
Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources.
View
the entire S.B.950 bill and amendments
