Virginia § 54.1-3812.1 - Reporting of animal cruelty
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 54.1-3812.1 — Reporting of animal cruelty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54.1-3812.1. Reporting of animal cruelty
Any person regulated by the Board who makes a report of suspected animal cruelty or who provides records or information related to a report of suspected cruelty or testifies in any judicial proceeding arising from such report, records, or information shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability or administrative penalty or sanction on account of such report, records, information, or testimony, unless such person acted in bad faith or with malicious purpose.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 54.1-3812.1
What does Code of Virginia § 54.1-3812.1 cover?
Section 54.1-3812.1 ("Reporting of animal cruelty") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 54.1-3812.1?
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