Dangerous Captive Animal Exhibits

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This is Article 14 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Dangerous Captive Animal Exhibits.” It is part of Chapter 65 “Comprehensive Animal Care”, which is part of Subtitle V “Domestic Animals”, which is part of Title 3.2 “Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food”. It contains 3 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 3 sections.

§ 3.2-6594 Definitions
§ 3.2-6595 Direct contact with dangerous captive animals prohibited
§ 3.2-6596 Violation; penalty