Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Pest Law - Cotton Boll Weevil Quarantine
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 440]
Chapter Information
| Description | A regulation that (1) restricts the movement of articles that may harbor the boll weevil to prevent the reintroduction of the boll weevil into Virginia and other non-infested states by the use of inspections, certificates, permits, compliance agreements, and treatments, if necessary; (2) requires all cotton farmers in Virginia to participate in the eradication program that includes reporting of acreage, field locations, compliance with all cotton boll weevil regulations and payment of per-acre fees to support the survey to determine whether the boll weevil is present; and (3) prohibits non-commercial cotton from being planted unless the grower applies for and receives an exemption to grow cotton. |
| State Authority | Section 3.2-703 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 prevention of the boll weevil's re-infestation of Virginia's cotton crop. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (8) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amend the regulation to more accurately reflect current practices and procedures | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/24/2014. |
Changing Title 3.1 references to Title 3.2 as a result of the recodification of Title 3.1
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/04/2009. |
| Cotton Boll Weevil | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/25/2004. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2020 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 3/31/2011 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 9/11/2000 Agency Completed | Amend | |