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. |
| Meetings |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2023 Completed | Amend | |
| 5/17/2017 Completed | Amend | |
| 5/17/2013 Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 1/16/2008 Completed | Retain As Is | |