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Petition Information
Petition Title Petition to Amend 2 VAC 5-685 to Create a New Certification Category
Date Filed 9/25/2025    [Transmittal Sheet]
Petitioner Virginia Pest Management Association 
Petitioner's Request

Petitioner requests that the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services promulgate regulations that (i) create a new category or subcategory of pesticide certification for commercial applicators who conduct public health pest control measures in non-public applications and (ii) adjust training and examination requirements between this new category or subcategory and the area-wide applications made or directed by public agencies in support of area-wide public health pest control objectives to best reflect the unique applications intended and expected pursuant to each such category or subcategory.

 
Agency's 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 11, 2025.

 
Comment Period Began 10/20/2025    Ended 11/10/2025
27 comments
Virginia Register Announcement Submitted on 9/25/2025
 
The Virginia Register of Regulations
 
Published on: 10/20/2025     Volume: 42  Issue: 5
Agency Decision Pending    

Contact Information
Name / Title: Kevin Schmidt  / Board Secretary
Address: Oliver Hill Building
102 Governor Street, Suite 219
Richmond, 23219
Email Address: kevin.schmidt@vdacs.virginia.gov
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