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Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
GDForum ID: 2898
Description of Proposed Guidance Document Changes
The Plants and Plant Products Inspection Law (Va. Code ยง 3.2-3800 et seq.) prohibits retail establishments from selling or offering for retail sale for outdoor use a plant that is an invasive plant species unless such retail establishment posts in a conspicuous manner on the property located in proximity to each invasive plant display signage identifying such plant as invasive, educating consumers regarding invasive plant species, and encouraging consumers to ask about alternatives. The Second Enactment of Chapters 393 and 409 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly requires the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services to designate the format, size, and content of the sign required by the Law. This Guidance Document designates the format, size, and content of the sign.
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Proposed Document
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Guidance on Invasive Plant Species Signage Requirements at Retail Establishments
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Proposed Document
Contact Information
Name:
David Gianino
Title:
Program Manager, Office of Plant Industry Services
Email:
david.gianino@vdacs.virginia.gov
Address:
102 Governor St
City:
Richmond
State:
VA
Zip:
23219
Phone:
(804)786-3515
Fax:
()-
Contact Information
ORM Review
ORM Approved (6/30/2026)
ORM Economic Review Form
posted: 2/2/2026
submitted to ORM: 2/2/2026
The Virginia Register
Publication Date: 9/7/2026
Volume: 43 Issue: 2
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closes at 11:59pm on
10/7/2026
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Planned Effective Date: 10/8/2026
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