Boarding establishments; work group to consider whether to propose state license, etc.

Added 'private' to the list of shelter types for comparison when considering licensing requirements for animal boarding establishments

Changed document header from 'Courts of Justice Substitute' to 'Governor Substitute' with updated dates and bill numbers

Modified bill title description to be more concise and direct

Replaced the requirement to convene a work group with direct statutory amendments expanding animal control officer inspection and enforcement authority over boarding establishments

Added authority for animal control officers to enter and inspect animal boarding establishments with owner consent or pursuant to warrant

Established requirement for commercial dog breeding locations to be inspected at least twice annually by animal control

Changed the bill's classification from a Department of Agriculture initiative to a Senate Committee for Courts of Justice substitute bill

Removed the December 1, 2026 report deadline for the work group since the work group requirement was eliminated

Clarified that the licensing study should compare boarding establishments to both public and private animal shelters, whereas the original text only mentioned public or private animal shelters.

Added line numbers and formatting adjustments typical of reenrolled bills, including the REENROLLED designation and spacing changes.

Minor text adjustments in the title section, including the addition of 'RECONVENED SESSION' and formatting of the chapter title.

Added new subsection B to § 3.2-6555 granting animal control officers explicit authority to enter and inspect animal boarding establishments with consent, upon complaint, or twice annually on their own motion.

Added new subsections B, C, and D to § 3.2-6555, reorganizing the original content into clearer subsections.

Added § 3.2-6564 to clarify investigation procedures for suspected violations of animal protection laws by animal control officers, law enforcement, and State Veterinarian representatives.

Added § 3.2-6568 to outline the warrant process for searching premises where animal cruelty violations are suspected.

Added Section 2 requiring the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to convene a work group to study potential state licensing and regulatory requirements for animal boarding establishments.

Changed bill status from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' with corresponding formatting changes for enacted legislation.