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Possession, sale, transfer, or breeding of nonhuman primates prohibited; penalties. Prohibits the possession, sale, transfer, or breeding of nonhuman primates and controls the ownership of such primates already in the Commonwealth. The bill exempts from the prohibition certain institutions, qualified transporters passing through the Commonwealth, those in possession of a state or federal exhibitor's license, and those in lawful possession of a nonhuman primate prior to July 1, 2026, subject to certain conditions. The bill also provides a procedure for the seizure of a primate in certain circumstances. Any violation of the provisions of the bill is a Class 1 misdemeanor or, for a willful act or omission in the care, control, or containment of a nonhuman primate, a Class 6 felony.
Introduced
Jan 5, 2025
Last Action
Feb 4, 2025
Session
VA 2025
Sponsors
1 primary · 0 co
Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (10-Y 0-N)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1768)
Assigned ACNR sub: Agriculture
Impact statement from VCSC (HB1768)
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2025 25102014D
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
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Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources