§ 5-7-97. Suspension and revocation of permit.

(a)

The director may suspend a permit upon the following grounds:

(1)

false information provided in any application for a permit; or

(2)

violation or failure to maintain or comply with the applicable requirements and provisions of this article.

(b)

Such suspension of a permit shall continue until the grounds therefor have been corrected to the satisfaction of the director.

(c)

The director may revoke a holder's permit or permits upon the following grounds:

(1)

three or more suspensions of a holder's permit, whether they be for the same dog or not, within one year; or

(2)

conviction of a permit holder of violation of any provision of article 7, chapter 8, title 18.2 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, (section 18.2-392, et seq.; cruelty to animals).

(d)

No such suspension or revocation shall be effective until the director shall have provided notice of the reasons therefor to the permit holder and afforded the holder an opportunity for a hearing on same.