Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Regulations Governing Licensing of Pesticide Businesses Operating Under Authority of the Virginia Pesticide Control Act
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 680]
Chapter Information
| Description | A regulation that (1) establishes requirements of pesticide businesses to obtain an annual business license and specifies exemptions from the licensing requirement; (2) establishes requirements of each licensed pesticide businesses to keep records of who purchased restricted-use pesticides and of how those pesticides are used; (3) establishes requirements of each licensed pesticide business to provide proof of financial responsibility, as a means of compensating persons who may suffer legal damages because of pesticide-related mishap by the license holder, and provides several options for meeting this requirement; and (4) specifies the conditions for revocation, suspension, and denial of a pesticide business’s license. |
| State Authority | Section 3.2-3906 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 establishment of standards for the licensure of pesticide businesses (and for the denial, suspension, or revocation of the license). 3. The establishment of record keeping requirements for licensed pesticide businesses, as a means of ensuring that pesticides are stored and used safely. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (1) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Liza Fleeson Trossbach / Program Manager, Office of Pesticide Services |
| Address: |
P. O. Box 1163 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | Liza.Fleeson@vdacs.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)371-6559 FAX: (804)371-2283 TDD: (800)828-1120 |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amendments to clarify current requirements and address federal requirements | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/24/2017. |
Transfers 2VAC20-40 from the Pesticide Control Board to the Board of Ag and Consumer Services
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/10/2012. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2020 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 7/15/2014 Agency Completed | Amend | |