Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Breeder Sheep Grade Standards
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 290]
Chapter Information
| Description | This regulation establishes official standards by which the overall quality of breeder sheep may be evaluated. |
| State Authority | Section 3.2-4302 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act and the standard executive branch review process. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
1. The protection of the public’s health, safety, and welfare with the least possible cost and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth. 2. The establishment of official grade standards for breeder sheep by which their potential value to producers’ breeding programs may be evaluated. |
| Meetings |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Michael Carpenter / Program Manager, Livestock Marketing Services |
| Address: |
P. O. Box 1163 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | Mike.Carpenter@vdacs.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)786-0577 FAX: (804)371-0247 TDD: (800)828-1120 |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Periodic Reviews | ||
| Optional Title | Date Filed | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1/19/2016 | Retain As Is | |
| 3/30/2011 | Retain As Is | |
| 9/11/2000 | Retain As Is | |