Denial, suspension, or cancellation of registration

The State Veterinarian may, after due notice and opportunity for hearing to the individual or firm involved, deny an application for registration, or suspend or cancel the registration as a poultry dealer of any poultry dealer or his agent when the State Veterinarian has determined any of the following: 1. That the poultry dealer or his agent has violated state or federal statutes or regulations governing the interstate or intrastate movement, shipment, or transportation of poultry; 2. That the poultry dealer or his agent has made false or misleading statements in his application for registration; 3. That the poultry dealer or his agent has sold poultry that he knew or should have known was sick or exposed to infectious or contagious disease; 4. That the poultry dealer or his agent has knowingly made false or misleading entries in the records required by this chapter; or 5. That the poultry dealer or his agent has failed to comply with any provision of this chapter. Statutory Authority: §§ 3.2-6002 , 3.2-5902 , and 3.2-6011 of the Code of Virginia. Historical Notes: Derived from VR115-02-15 § 10, eff. December 23, 1987.