Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Board
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
chapter
Virginia Imported Fire Ant Quarantine for Enforcement of the Virginia Pest Law [2 VAC 5 ‑ 315]
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action:
Establishing Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Pest Law – Virginia Imported Fire
Action 3115
 
General Information
Action Summary The purpose of the promulgation of this regulation is to delay the long distance (artificial) spread of the imported fire ant from the infested areas of Virginia. This will reduce the impact of the imported fire ant on citizens and businesses in non-infested areas of Virginia thereby protecting the public’s health and welfare.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act. The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation: By authority granted under § 3.2-703 of the Code of Virginia.
RIS Project Yes  [002052]
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
5244 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/31/2009.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: David Gianino  / Program Manager, Office of Plant Industry Services
Address: P.O. Box 1163
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: David.Gianino@vdacs.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)786-3515    FAX: (804)371-7793    TDD: (800)828-1120

This person is the primary contact for this chapter.