| Description | A regulation that establishes specifications and guidelines to assure quality seeds are available for sale in the Commonwealth. The regulation adopts the Rules for Testing Seed of the Association of Official Seed Analysts and establishes the methods of inspections, sampling, and testing for all seed offered for sale in the Commonwealth. |
| State Authority | Sections 3.2-4001 and 3.2-4002 of the Code of Virginia |
| 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 |
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 ensuring that seed is truthfully labeled. |
| Meetings |
| 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 |
| Telephone: | (804)786-3515 FAX: (804)371-7793 TDD: (800)828-1120 |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amendments to Establish a Minimum Germination Rate for Cotton Seed | NOIRA | Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/04/2023. |
Changing Title 3.1 references to Title 3.2 as a result of the recodification of Title 3.1
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/04/2009. |
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Amend 2VAC5-390 to Temporarily Lower the Peanut Seed Germination Rate
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/11/2008. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| seed general | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 06/26/2006 after the comment period had ended. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 4/27/2017 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 1/4/2013 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 6/18/2001 Agency Completed | Amend | |