Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Board
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
chapter
Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Tree and Crop Pests Law - Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine [2 VAC 5 ‑ 336]
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action:
Expand quarantine to Clarke and Warren Counties
Action 5706
 
General Information
Action Summary Section 3.2-703 of the Code of Virginia authorizes the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Commissioner) to extend or reduce areas currently regulated for plant pests. Pursuant to this authority, the Commissioner has expanded the regulated area of the Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine to include the counties of Clarke and Warren due to an increase in spotted lanternfly populations in these localities. Expansion of the regulated area became necessary after surveys conducted by VDACS indicated that populations of the spotted lanternfly had become established in these localities. Eradication efforts targeted to these populations in the counties of Clarke and Warren are no longer feasible.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act. The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation: Section 3.2-703 of the Code of Virginia
RIS Project Yes  [6710]
Is Federal action a driving factor in this regulatory change? If so, please provide a specific reference to the law, regulation or court case.
No
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
9235 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/30/2021.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: David Gianino  / Program Manager, Office of Plant Industry Services
Address: P.O. Box 1163
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: David.Gianino@vdacs.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)786-3515    FAX: (804)371-7793    TDD: ()-

This person is the primary contact for this chapter.