Virginia § 3.2-6001 - Protection of livestock and poultry
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 3.2-6001 — Protection of livestock and poultry, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3.2-6001. Protection of livestock and poultry
The Commissioner, the Board, the State Veterinarian, and all other veterinarians within the Commonwealth shall use their best efforts to protect livestock and poultry from contagious and infectious disease. It shall also be the duty of the Commissioner, the Board, and the State Veterinarian to cooperate with the livestock and poultry disease control officials of other states and with the U.S. Department of Agriculture in establishing interstate quarantine lines and regulations so as to best protect the livestock and poultry of the Commonwealth against all contagious and infectious diseases.
Code 1950, § 3-566; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-724; 2008, c. 860.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 3.2-6001
What does Code of Virginia § 3.2-6001 cover?
Section 3.2-6001 ("Protection of livestock and poultry") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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