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Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 
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Rules and Regulations-Official Standards for Enforcement of the Virginia Apples: Grading, Packing, and Marking Law [2 VAC 5 ‑ 310]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description This regulation establishes official standard grades by which the quality, quantity, and size of apples may be determined and establishes requirements as to how apples are to be packed and marked.
State Authority Section 3.2-4501 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 establishment of official standard grades for apples by which the quality, quantity, and size of apples may be determined.
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Leon White  / Program Manager
Address: P. O. Box 1163
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: Leon.White@vdacs.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)786-3548    FAX: (804)371-7785    TDD: (800)828-1120
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
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Past Actions
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Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
9/15/2020 Agency Completed Retain As Is
10/28/2014 Agency Completed Retain As Is
3/4/2009 Agency Completed Retain As Is
2/15/2000 Agency Completed Retain As Is