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Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 
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Rules and Regulations Establishing a Monitoring Program for Avian Influenza and Other Poultry Diseases [2 VAC 5 ‑ 190]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description A regulation establishing testing and inventory requirements of poultry flocks to prevent, control and eradicate avian influenza and other poultry disease in Virginia.
State Authority Sections 3.2-6001 and 3.2-6002 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority None entered
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 intrusivenss to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.

2. The provision of a disease-surveillance system by: (1) the submission and analysis of specimens of poultry for the detection of avian influenza and other infectious and contagious diseases, and (ii) the inventorying of all poultry flocks by their owner when requested by the State Veterinarian.
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Dr. Carolynn Bissett  / Program Manager, Office of Veterinary Services
Address: P. O. Box 1163
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: carolynn.bissett@vdacs.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)786-4560    FAX: (804)371-2380    TDD: (800)828-1120
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
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
1/4/2021 Agency Completed Retain As Is
10/30/2015 Agency Completed Retain As Is
3/18/2009 Agency Completed Retain As Is
7/7/2000 Agency Completed Retain As Is