Virginia Department of Health
State Board of Health
Regulations for the Sanitary Control of the Picking, Packing and Marketing of Crab Meat for Human Consumption
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 160]
Chapter Information
| Description | Regulations to protect public health by preventing disease outbreaks attributable to shellfish contamination. |
| State Authority | 9-6.14 :4 /1 (B)(16 ) and Chapter 8 of Title 28.2 |
| 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 |
(i) Whether the regulations continue to protect public health by preventing disease outbreaks attributable to shellfish contamination; and (ii) Whether shellfish dealers continue to be certified in a timely manner. |
| Meetings |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Joseph Hilbert / Deputy Commissioner, Govt & Reg Affairs |
| Address: |
Virginia Department of Health 109 Governor Street Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | joe.hilbert@vdh.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)864-7001 FAX: (804)864-7022 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
Remove unnecessary material, standards for picking, packing and marketing crab meat, and a plan
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/15/2009. |
| Clarify requirements, etc. | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 10/13/2011 after the comment period had ended. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Clarify requirements, etc. | ||
| Past Periodic Reviews | ||
| Date Filed | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 5/17/2017 | Amend | |
| 1/9/2012 | Retain As Is | |
| 10/3/2007 | Amend | |