Virginia § 3.2-6561 - Revocation of appointment of humane investigators
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 3.2-6561 — Revocation of appointment of humane investigators, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3.2-6561. Revocation of appointment of humane investigators
A. Upon a motion by the attorney for the Commonwealth, the circuit court that appointed a humane investigator may revoke his appointment if he is no longer able to perform the duties of a humane investigator; has been convicted of any felony, Class 1 misdemeanor, or a violation of any provision of this chapter or any other law regarding animals; or for good cause shown. The court shall notify the administrative entity that oversees animal control in the locality where the humane investigator was appointed of such revocation.
B. Any law-enforcement officer may investigate any allegation that a humane investigator has violated this chapter and report his findings and recommendations to the attorney for the Commonwealth.
1998, c. 817, § 3.1-796.106:1; 1999, c. 376; 2003, c. 858; 2008, c. 860.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 3.2-6561 ("Revocation of appointment of humane investigators") 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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