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Richmond, Virginia

Regulating distribution of chicken-keeping permits

Richmond, Va., Code of the City of Richmond, Virginia, ch. 4, art. II, div. 4 (2024).

Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary

This law regulates distribution of permits for female chickens in residential zoning districts; regulates enforcement of permit regulations including inspection.

State Virginia
Jurisdiction Name Richmond
Jurisdiction Type city
Population Size 200k-800k
Food System Topics
  • Urban Agriculture
  • Markets & Distribution
  • Agricultural Production
  • Zoning, Planning & Land Use
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