Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of license
Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-6037
in effectThe Department may deny, suspend, or revoke a license to operate a shooting enclosure, if the:
1. Applicant for a license does not own or lease the land that will be used for the shooting enclosure;
2. Applicant for a license does not meet local zoning and land-use requirements;
3. Operation of the shooting enclosure poses a threat to the health of humans, wildlife, or livestock;
4. Operation of the enclosure poses a threat of harm to: (i) wildlife species, whether native or naturalized; (ii) agricultural practices; or (iii) livestock;
5. Shooting enclosure is constructed or maintained in such a way that animals being held may escape; or
6. Applicant for a license or the licensee fails to meet any requirement of this article or regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
1995, c. 822 , § 3.1-763.5:3; 2008, c. 860 .
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