Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Rules and Regulations-Official Standards for Enforcement of the Virginia Apples: Grading, Packing, and Marking Law
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 310]
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 and the standard executive branch review process. |
| 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. |
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Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Dennis P. Clary / Program Manager |
| Address: |
P. O. Box 1163 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | Dennis.Clary@vdacs.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)786-1933 FAX: (804)371-7785 TDD: (800)828-1120 |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Periodic Reviews | ||
| Date Filed | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2014 | Retain As Is | |
| 11/18/2008 | Retain As Is | |
| 11/8/1999 | Retain As Is | |