Action:
Establishing Rules And Regulations For Enforcement Of The Virginia Pest Law — Beach Vitex Quarantine
Action 3198
General Information
| Action Summary |
By authority granted by Section 3.2-703 of the Code of Virginia, the Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services hereby establishes the Beach Vitex Quarantine in certain regulated areas of the state. Beach Vitex is a highly invasive, deciduous, woody vine native to Asia that grows rapidly along dunes and shorelines causing damage to these areas by crowding out native plants and threatening the habitats of various animals. The purpose of these proposed regulatory changes is to prevent the long distance, artificial spread of Beach Vitex from coastal areas of the Commonwealth which are infested with Beach Vitex to other areas which are not infested. The proposed amendments will reduce the impact of the Beach Vitex to coastal areas and protect Virginia’s native plants and wildlife. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| 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:
Section 3.2-703 of the Code of Virginia
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| RIS Project |
Yes [002205] |
| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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5395
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/08/2010. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Larry Nichols
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Program Manager, Office of Plant Industry Services
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Address:
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P.O. Box 1163
Richmond, VA 23218
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Email Address:
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Larry.Nichols@vdacs.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)786-3515
FAX: (804)371-7793
TDD: (800)828-1120
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
