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Agency
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Board
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 
chapter
Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Fertilizer Law [2 VAC 5 ‑ 400]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description A regulation that establishes the methods of expressing plant nutrients on the product label of fertilizer containers; minimum guarantees for nutrients; registration requirements; and monetary penalty assessments for deficiencies.
State Authority Section 3.2-3601 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
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 intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.

2. The ensuring that fertilizer is truthfully labeled.
Meetings See all meetings (2) relating to this chapter.

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
Telephone: (804)786-3515    FAX: (804)371-7793    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.
Amends 2 VAC 5-400 based on recommendations by the Attorney General's Government and Regulatory Reform Task Force Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/12/2008.
fertilizer Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2002.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
1/4/2021 Agency Completed Retain As Is
4/27/2016 Agency Completed Retain As Is
9/24/2007 Agency Completed Amend
4/10/2000 Agency Completed Amend