Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Board
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 
chapter
Regulations for the Application of Fertilizer to Nonagricultural Lands [2 VAC 5 ‑ 405]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description The purpose of the regulation is to ensure that contractor-applicators and licensees applying fertilizers on non-agricultural property are trained and certified in the proper use and application of fertilizers in order to minimize the potential environmental impact that may result from improper use and over application.
State Authority Section 3.2-3602.1 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 None entered
Meetings See all meetings (5) relating to this chapter.

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
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
Amendment to penalties Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/24/2022.
Amendment to the acreage threshold for the reporting requirement for certain fertilizer applications as required by
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/11/2020.
Amend regulations to incorporate new requirements mandated in Chapters 341 and 353 of the 2011 Acts
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2012.
Promulgating New Regulation Required by SB 135 (2008) Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/12/2011.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
11/23/2016 Agency Completed Retain As Is