Virginia Department of Health
State Board of Health
Regulations for the Sanitary Control of Storing, Processing, Packing or Repacking of Oysters, Clams and Other Shellfish
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 150]
Chapter Information
Description | Regulations to protect public health by preventing disease outbreaks attributable to shellfish contamination. |
State Authority | 9-6.14 :4.1 (B)(16 ) and Chapter 8 of Title 28.2 |
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 |
(i) Whether the regulations continue to protect public health by preventing disease outbreaks attributable to shellfish contamination; (ii) Whether Virginia's shellfish industry maintains its reputation nationally as reliably safe and free of contamination and Virginia shellfish continues to be shipped in interstate markets; and (iii) Whether shellfish dealers continue to be certified in a timely manner. |
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Contact Information
Name / Title: | Michael Capps / Sr. Policy Analyst |
Address: |
James Madison Building 109 Governor Street Richmond, VA 23219 |
Email Address: | boardofhealth@vdh.virginia.gov |
Telephone: | (804) 864-7190 FAX: (804)864-7022 TDD: ()- |
Current Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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None |
Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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None |
Periodic Reviews | ||
Last Activity | Status | |
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3/24/2023 Agency Completed | Amend | |
5/17/2017 Agency Completed | Amend | |
5/17/2013 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
1/16/2008 Agency Completed | Retain As Is |