8/7/2023 2:39 pm
Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations
VA.R. Document Number: R____-______
Virginia Register Publication Information

Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
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Initial Agency Notice
Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Regulatory Coordinator: Erin Williams

(804)786-7157

erin.williams@vdacs.virginia.gov
Agency Contact: Dr. Carolynn Bissett

Program Manager, Office of Veterinary Services

(804)786-4560

Carolynn.Bissett@vdacs.virginia.gov
Contact Address: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Oliver Hill Building

102 Governor Street

Richmond, VA 23219
Chapter Affected:
vac 5 - :
Statutory Authority: State:

Federal:
Date Petition Received 08/07/2023
Petitioner Animal Partisan
 Petitioner's Request
Petitioner requests that the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services promulgate regulations setting minimum standards of care for the transportation, handling, and lairage of poultry prior to slaughter within the Commonwealth.
 Agency Plan
The Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services will consider this request at its next scheduled meeting following the public comment period. This meeting will occur on December 7, 2023.
Publication Date 08/28/2023  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 09/18/2023