| Description | The box tree moth is an invasive pest that can significantly damage or kill boxwood species. The Regulation provides restrictions on the movement of articles that are capable of transporting the box tree moth (regulated articles) to slow the rate at which the box tree moth spreads to un-infested areas of the Commonwealth. The Regulation requires a person moving a regulated article from a quarantined area in Virginia to have a permit issued by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (department) or a certificate issued in accordance with a compliance agreement. Regulated articles from states where box tree moth is present are prohibited from entry into the non-regulated areas of the Commonwealth unless a certificate or permit indicating that the article is free from the box tree moth has been issued. |
| State Authority | Section 3.2-703 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Meetings |
| 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: | (800)786-3515 FAX: (804)371-7793 TDD: (800)828-1120 |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Promulgate Regulations Governing the Movement of Box Tree Moth
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/11/2026. |