Virginia Senate Bill 792: Pet shops; sale of puppy mill dogs prohibited, civil penalty.

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Pet shops; sale of puppy mill dogs prohibited; civil penalty. Makes it unlawful for any pet shop to knowingly sell, offer for sale, or transfer any puppy mill dog, as defined in the bill. Any pet shop violating the provisions of the bill is subject to a civil penalty of $2,000 per dog offered for sale, sold, or transferred.

Latest action

Continued to next session in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (8-Y 6-N) (2026-02-03)

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