Virginia § 3.2-6530 - When license tax payable
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 3.2-6530 — When license tax payable, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3.2-6530. When license tax payable
A. The license tax as prescribed in § 3.2-6528 is due not later than 30 days after a dog or cat has reached the age of four months, or not later than 30 days after an owner acquires a dog or cat four months of age or older, and each year thereafter.
Licensing periods for individual dogs and cats may be equal to and may run concurrently with the rabies vaccination effective period.
B. The governing body of a county or city may by ordinance provide for a lifetime dog or cat license. Such a license shall be valid only as long as the animal's owner resides in the issuing locality and the animal's rabies vaccination is kept current.
C. Any kennel license tax prescribed pursuant to § 3.2-6528 shall be due on January 1 and not later than January 31 of each year.
1984, cc. 248, 492, § 29-213.58; 1986, c. 169; 1987, c. 488, § 3.1-796.88; 1990, c. 365; 1993, c. 817; 2006, c. 836; 2008, c. 860; 2017, cc. 559, 567.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 3.2-6530
What does Code of Virginia § 3.2-6530 cover?
Section 3.2-6530 ("When license tax payable") 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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