Agricultural Enterprise Zone Act; created. Adding §§ 3.1-18.13 through 3.1-18.26. (Patron-Saxman, HB 2805 (F))

Agriculture and Forestry, Secretariat of; supporting creation of position. (Patron-Putney, HJR 574 )

Agriculture and Forestry, Secretary of; created, to report on economic growth and stability in agriculture and forestry industries. Amending §§ 2.2-200, 2.2-204, 2.2-205 and 10.1-1100; adding §§ 2.2-229, 2.2-230 and 2.2-231. (Patron-Putney, HB 737 (CD); Hawkins, SB 599 (CD))

Agriculture, Secretary of; created. Amending §§ 2.2-200 and 2.2-204; adding § 2.2-203.3. (Patron-Puckett, SB 568 (CD))

Animal control officers; power to obtain a warrant. Amending § 3.1-796.104. (Patron-Suit, HB 2705 (Chapter 804))

Animal medical care facility disclosure forms; to include staffing hours. Amending § 54.1-3806.1. (Patron-Callahan, HB 2060 (F))

Animal pounds and shelters; penalty for violation of regulations. Amending §§ 3.1-796.96:2, 3.1-796.96:5 and 3.1-796.120. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1045 (Chapter 770))

Animal rescues and shelters; provisions. Amending §§ 3.1-796.66, 3.1-796.67:2, 3.1-796.68, 3.1-796.73, 3.1-796.96, 3.1-796.96:2, 3.1-796.96:3, 3.1-796.96:5 and 3.1-796.120; repealing § 3.1-796.96:4. (Patron-Watkins, SB 895 (F))

Animal rescues and shelters; provisions. Amending §§ 3.1-796.66, 3.1-796.67:2, 3.1-796.68, 3.1-796.73, 3.1-796.96, 3.1-796.96:2 and 3.1-796.96:5; adding §§ 3.1-796.96:6 and 3.1-796.96:7; repealing §§ 3.1-796.96:3 and 3.1-796.96:4. (Patron-Quayle, SB 950 (Chapter 1007))

Animals; increase in ownership license fees. Amending § 3.1-796.87. (Patron-Crittenden, HB 2474 (F))

Avian influenza; testing therefor. Adding §§ 3.1-741.3, 3.1-741.4 and 3.1-741.5. (Patron-Weatherholtz, HB 2641 (Chapter 544); Hanger, SB 1249 (Chapter 551))

Cattle Industry Board; referenda on continuation, fees increased on sale of cattle. Amending § 3.1-796.25; adding §§ 3.1-796.20:1, 3.1-796.20:2 and 3.1-796.20:3. (Patron-Trumbo, SB 976 (F))

Companion animals; penalty for dumping or abandoning. Amending §§ 3.1-796.122, 18.2-403.2 and 33.1-346. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 1865 (Chapter 787))

Companion animals; persons convicted of animal cruelty banned from owning. Amending § 3.1-796.122. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 1866 (Chapter 788))

Dog recreation facilities; establishment within certain distance of an elementary school. Adding § 15.2-1806.1. (Patron-Byrne, SB 566 (CD))

Dogfighting; changes in provisions. Amending §§ 3.1-796.124 and 3.1-796.125. (Patron-Bell, HB 2689 (Chapter 857))

Dogs; procedure when injuring or killing other companion animals. Amending § 3.1-796.93:1; adding § 3.1-796.127:1. (Patron-Morgan, HB 1831 (Chapter 841))

Dogs, hunting with; study. (Patron-Abbitt, HJR 599 (F))

Dogs that are dangerous or vicious; determination, increases liability of owner. Amending § 3.1-796.93:1. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 1861 (Chapter 785))

English ivy; declaring its hybrids and cultivars as noxious weeds. (Patron-Whipple, SB 1109 (F))

English ivy; local control. Amending § 15.2-902. (Patron-Whipple, SB 1300 (F))

Environmental permit fees; exemptions for certain farming operations. Amending § 62.1-44.15:6. (Patron-Rerras, SB 1349 (F))

Equine; liability for activities. Amending §§ 3.1-796.130, 3.1-796.132 and 3.1-796.133. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1048 (Chapter 876))

Farm vehicles; exempts distance limitation on those exempt from registration. Amending §§ 46.2-665, 46.2-666, 46.2-668 and 46.2-670. (Patron-McDougle, HB 1745 (F))

Farm vehicles; may be used for nonfarm purposes. Amending § 46.2-698. (Patron-Carrico, HB 1804 (F))

Farmland; preservation. Amending §§ 3.1-18.4 and 3.1-18.5. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1052 (Chapter 384))

Food Code of Food and Drug Administration; regulations concerning restaurants or food service, and farmers selling farm produce. Amending §§ 2.2-4002, 3.1-398 and 35.1-14. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 1700 (Chapter 695))

Food inspections; not applicable to nonprofit organizations holding 1-day food sales. Amending §§ 3.1-398.1 and 3.1-399. (Patron-Dudley, HB 2074 (Chapter 420))

Forestry and environmental science institute; recognizing need for. (Patron-Deeds, SJR 306 )

Fruits, vegetables, seafood, honey, etc., produced in another country; labeling standards. Adding §§ 3.1-360.9, 3.1-360.10 and 3.1-360.11. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1305 (CD))

Humane investigators; changes in provisions. Amending §§ 3.1-796.106, 3.1-796.106:1 and 3.1-796.106:2. (Patron-Suit, HB 2703 (Chapter 858))

Income tax, state; voluntary contributions to Spay and Neuter Fund, Tuition Assistance Grant Fund and Virginia Federation of Humane Societies. Adding §§ 58.1-346.21, 58.1-346.22 and 58.1-346.23. (Patron-Morgan, HB 1635 (Chapter 636))

Income tax, state and corporate; subtractions include federal payment to contract poultry growers and table egg producers. Amending §§ 58.1-322 and 58.1-402. (Patron-Landes, HB 2554 (Chapter 3); Houck, SB 1026 (Chapter 58))

Income tax, state and corporate; subtractions include payment for Peanut Quota Buyout Program (Peanut Bill). Amending §§ 58.1-322 and 58.1-402. (Patron-Ingram, HB 2400 (Chapter 209))

Live Horseracing Compact; duties of committee concerning participants in live racing. Amending § 59.1-394.1. (Patron-Suit, HB 2749 (Chapter 722))

Motor vehicles used in harvesting; requirements. Amending § 46.2-668. (Patron-Bloxom, HB 1995 (Chapter 896))

Organic Food Act; abolished. Repealing §§ 3.1-385.1 through 3.1-385.8. (Patron-Orrock, HB 2527 (Chapter 952))

Oversize and overweight permits; not issued on vehicles hauling Virginia-grown agricultural products. Amending § 46.2-1139. (Patron-Abbitt, HB 2088 (F))

Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits; issuance for confined animal feeding operations. Amending § 62.1-44.17:1. (Patron-Watkins, SB 896 (Chapter 375))

Procurement Act, Public; excludes Chippokes Plantation Farm Foundation. Amending § 2.2-4343. (Patron-Quayle, SB 951 (Chapter 1008))

Rabies; reduces confinement of exposed animals. Amending § 3.1-796.98. (Patron-Morgan, HB 1598 (Chapter 479))

Real estate tax; special assessment for aquaculture purposes. Amending § 58.1-3233. (Patron-Cole, HB 2056 (Chapter 356))

Service districts; powers concerning control of infestations of insects that may carry disease. Amending § 15.2-2403. (Patron-Amundson, HB 1881 (Chapter 493))

Stray animals; disposition. Amending § 3.1-796.96. (Patron-Suit, HB 2704 (F))

Tobacco product manufacturers; enforcement of requirements of Master Settlement Agreement. Adding §§ 3.1-336.3 through 3.1-336.16. (Patron-Byron, HB 2536 (Chapter 798))