Boarding Establishment Forum
Apr 16, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Boarding Establishment Forum will meet to discuss whether to propose a state license and other regulatory requirements for animal boarding establishments similar to the current licensing requirements for public and private animal shelters in accordance with Chapter 660 of the 2025 Acts of General Assembly (https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2313/text/CHAP0660). Meeting is open to the public and all comments will be heard. In lieu of attendance, citizens or groups may send written comment to Dr. Carolynn Bissett at carolynn.bissett@vdacs.virginia.gov.
Sponsored by Department Of Agriculture & Consumer Services
http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities, such as sign language interpreters and/or real-time captioning services, are available upon request. Please send accommodation requests to the meeting contact as early as possible but no later than seven business days before the date of the meeting.