Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Virginia Department of Health
Board
State Board of Health
chapter
Rules and Regulations Governing the Construction of Migrant Labor Camps [12 VAC 5 ‑ 501]
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action:
Amend Regulations to Revise Informal Hearing Procedures
Action 6789
 
General Information
Action Summary The Rules and Regulations Governing the Construction and Maintenance of Migrant Labor Camps protect the health, safety, and welfare of migrant workers and their families during their employment and residence in Virginia. These regulations establish standards for (i) licensure and enforcement, (ii) adequate and convenient supply of water, (iii) disposal of sewage, and (iv) general maintenance of facilities such as bathrooms, cooking facilities, sleeping quarters, and lighting and ventilation. This action amends the regulations to remove the requirement that only a health director may conduct an informal hearing and allows a designee such as a presiding officer to conduct these hearings pursuant to 2.2-4019 of the Code of Virginia.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act, but falls within the Executive Branch and will be reviewed by the Governor's Office.
RIS Project Yes  [8278]
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
10820 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/19/2025.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Julie Henderson  / Director, Food and General Environmental Svces.
Address: Virginia Department of Health
109 Governor St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: julie.henderson@vdh.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)864-7455    FAX: (804)864-7475    TDD: (800)828-1120

This person is the primary contact for this chapter.