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Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 
chapter
Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Seed Potato Standards [2 VAC 5 ‑ 300]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description This regulation establishes standards by which seed Irish potatoes are determined to be disease free and acceptable for use in the state's commercial production areas.
State Authority Section 3.2-1804 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority None entered
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 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 provision for disease free “approved seed” Irish potatoes, accomplished by providing a standard against which potatoes are evaluated by a representative of the agency before being bought by a grower for commercial potato production.
Meetings See all meetings (15) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Leon White  / Program Manager
Address: P. O. Box 1163
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: Leon.White@vdacs.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)786-3548    FAX: (804)371-7785    TDD: (800)828-1120
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amends the Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Seed Potato Law to reflect recent changes to the Code of Virginia
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/24/2013.
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 03/04/2009.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
7/29/2022 Agency Completed Retain As Is
11/23/2016 Agency Completed Retain As Is
10/5/2012 Agency Completed Amend
5/8/2001 Agency Completed Retain As Is