Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Tree and Crop Pests Law - Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 336]
Chapter Information
| Description | A regulation that regulates the movement of items capable of transporting the spotted lanternfly, in any stage of life, from infested areas to non-infested areas. |
| State Authority | Section 3.2-703 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | Yes, changes to this chapter of the VA Administrative Code are exempt from the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | To help prevent the artificial spread of the spotted lanternfly. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (1) 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: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Expand quarantine to Clarke and Warren Counties
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/30/2021. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Establish quarantine to reduce the spread of spotted lanternfly
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/02/2019. |