Event Details

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.

Location

Harrisonburg Regional Animal Health Laboratory
261 Mt. Clinton Pike
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Large Conference Room, Harrisonburg Regional Animal Health Laboratory

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Contact

Carolynn Bissett

Program Manager

Email: Carolynn.bissett@vdacs.virginia.gov
Tel: (804) 786-2483
Fax:

102 Governor St.
Richmond, VA 23219