Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Board
State Milk Commission
 
chapter
Regulations for the Control and Supervision of Virginia's Milk Industry [2 VAC 15 ‑ 20]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Provides for the supervision, regulation, and control of the production, processing, transportation, storage, distribution , storage and sale of milk. Provisions establish mechanisms to provide for a constant and available supply of milk to Virginia citizens that is equitably and reasonably priced.
State Authority Section 3.2-3204 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority None.
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation The principle goal of this regulation is to provide for the control necessary to provide a constant and available supply of milk to Virginia citizens at equitable and reasonable prices. This may be measured by the supply of milk avalable to meet the sales demand at producer prices competitive with adjacent markets.
Meetings See all meetings (16) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Crafton Wilkes  / Administrator
Address: Oliver Hill Building
102 Governor Street, Room 206
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: Crafton.Wilkes@vdacs.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)786-2013    FAX: (804)371-8700    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amend certain wholesale category Fast-Track Stage withdrawn on 01/09/2019. Deemed not appropriate for Fast-Track.
Adds new language to permit the filing of documents electronically
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/09/2010.
Changing Title 3.1 references to Title 3.2 as a result of the recodification of Title 3.1
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/18/2009.
CH 0020 A premium will be allowed on milk certified as organic by the USDA
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/14/2008.
Amendment to monthly final producer payment date.
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/10/2001.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendments to base establishment period and new producers procedural dates.
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Proposed Stage withdrawn on 01/01/1900 before submission to the Registrar.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
5/16/2023 Agency Completed Retain As Is
4/27/2017 Agency Completed Retain As Is
1/9/2013 Agency Completed Retain As Is
5/22/2003 Agency Completed Retain As Is
9/26/2000 Agency Completed Retain As Is