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chapters board activity
 
64 Active / Under Development Chapters and 29 Inactive / Repealed Chapters
VAC Citation Chapter Title Last Activity Date
2 VAC 5‑11   Public Participation Guidelines Periodic Review Agency Completed 1/4/2021
2 VAC 5‑20   Standards for Classification of Real Estate As Devoted to Agricultural Use and to Horticultural Use under the Virginia Land Use Assessment Law NOIRA Published 1/12/2026
2 VAC 5‑30   Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Reporting Requirements for Contagious and Infectious Diseases of Livestock and Poultry in Virginia Periodic Review Agency Completed 10/10/2025
2 VAC 5‑40   Rules and Regulations Governing the Prevention, Control and Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis in Virginia Periodic Review Agency Completed 10/10/2025
2 VAC 5‑61   Regulations Governing Livestock Dealers and Marketing Facilities for the Purpose of Controlling and Eradicating Infectious and Contagious Diseases of Livestock Periodic Review Agency Completed 1/4/2021
2 VAC 5‑70   Health Requirements Governing the Control of Equine Infectious Anemia in Virginia Periodic Review Agency Completed 1/4/2021
2 VAC 5‑80   Requirements Governing the Branding of Cattle in Virginia Periodic Review Agency Completed 1/4/2021
2 VAC 5‑90   Control and Eradication of Pullorum Disease and Fowl Typhoid in Poultry Flocks and Hatcheries and Products Thereof in Virginia Periodic Review Agency Completed 10/10/2025
2 VAC 5‑105   Regulations Pertaining to Pet Shops Selling Dogs or Cats NOIRA At Governor's Office 1/23/2026
2 VAC 5‑111   Public and Private Animal Shelters Periodic Review Agency Completed 1/4/2021
2 VAC 5‑115   Regulations for Determining Whether a Facility Meets the Purpose of Finding Permanent Adoptive Homes for Animals Periodic Review Agency Completed 11/3/2023
2 VAC 5‑130   Rules and Regulations Governing Laboratory Fees for Services Rendered or Performed Periodic Review Agency Completed 7/29/2022
2 VAC 5‑141   Health Requirements Governing the Admission of Agricultural Animals, Companion Animals, and Other Animals or Birds Into Virginia Periodic Review Agency Completed 10/10/2025
2 VAC 5‑150   Rules and Regulations Governing the Transportation of Companion Animals Periodic Review Filed 9/30/2025
2 VAC 5‑170   Rules and Regulations for the Registration of Poultry Dealers Periodic Review Agency Completed 10/10/2025
2 VAC 5‑190   Rules and Regulations Establishing a Monitoring Program for Avian Influenza and Other Poultry Diseases Periodic Review Agency Completed 1/4/2021
2 VAC 5‑195   Prevention and Control of Avian Influenza in the Live-Bird Marketing System Periodic Review Agency Completed 1/3/2023
2 VAC 5‑206   Regulation for Scrapie Eradication Periodic Review Agency Completed 10/10/2025
2 VAC 5‑210   Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Meat and Poultry Inspection Under the Virginia Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Act Periodic Review Agency Completed 1/3/2023
2 VAC 5‑220   Virginia Horse Breeder Incentive Program Periodic Review Agency Completed 7/29/2022
2 VAC 5‑230   Rules and Regulations Applicable to Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Apples Periodic Review Agency Completed 7/29/2022
2 VAC 5‑240   Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Grain Handlers Law Periodic Review Agency Completed 1/4/2021
2 VAC 5‑250   Rules and Regulations Relating to Grain Dealers Licensing and Bonding Law Periodic Review Agency Completed 1/3/2023
2 VAC 5‑300   Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Seed Potato Standards Periodic Review Agency Completed 7/29/2022
2 VAC 5‑310   Rules and Regulations-Official Standards for Enforcement of the Virginia Apples: Grading, Packing, and Marking Law Periodic Review Agency Completed 10/10/2025
2 VAC 5‑315   Virginia Imported Fire Ant Quarantine for Enforcement of the Virginia Pest Law Periodic Review Filed 9/30/2025
2 VAC 5‑317   Regulations for Enforcement of the Noxious Weeds Law Periodic Review Agency Completed 10/10/2025
2 VAC 5‑319   Best Management Practices for the Operation of Apiaries in Order to Limit Operator Liability Periodic Review Agency Completed 1/4/2021
2 VAC 5‑320   Regulations for the Enforcement of the Endangered Plant and Insect Species Act NOIRA Stage Withdrawn 9/29/2025
2 VAC 5‑321   Regulation of the Harvest and Purchase of Wild Ginseng Periodic Review Agency Completed 1/3/2023
2 VAC 5‑330   Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Pest Law-Virginia Gypsy Moth Quarantine Periodic Review Agency Completed 1/4/2021
2 VAC 5‑332   Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Tree and Crop Pests Law - Box Tree Moth Quarantine  (Under Development) Final At Governor's Office 1/12/2026
2 VAC 5‑350   Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Commission Merchant Law Periodic Review Agency Completed 1/4/2021
2 VAC 5‑360   Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Commercial Feed Law NOIRA Published 3/10/2025
2 VAC 5‑370   Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Animal Remedies Law Periodic Review Agency Completed 9/20/2024
2 VAC 5‑380   Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Dealers in Agricultural Products Law Periodic Review Agency Completed 7/29/2022
2 VAC 5‑390   Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Seed Law Proposed Published 12/16/2024
2 VAC 5‑400   Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Fertilizer Law Periodic Review Agency Completed 1/4/2021
2 VAC 5‑405   Regulations for the Application of Fertilizer to Nonagricultural Lands Final Effective 11/24/2022
2 VAC 5‑410   Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Agricultural Liming Materials Law Periodic Review Agency Completed 1/3/2023
2 VAC 5‑425   Vapor Pressure Requirements for Gasoline Ethanol Blends Fast-Track Effective 2/26/2026
2 VAC 5‑440   Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Pest Law - Cotton Boll Weevil Quarantine Periodic Review Agency Completed 10/10/2025
2 VAC 5‑450   Rules and Regulations Relating to the Virginia Plants and Plant Products Inspection Law Periodic Review Agency Completed 1/3/2023
2 VAC 5‑455   Regulations for Tradespersons Installing Invasive Plant Species  (Under Development) Final Stage Withdrawn 12/29/2025
2 VAC 5‑480   Regulation Governing the Oxygenation of Gasoline Periodic Review Agency Completed 1/5/2021
2 VAC 5‑490   Regulations Governing Grade "A" Milk Periodic Review Filed 9/30/2025
2 VAC 5‑501   Regulations Governing the Cooling, Storing, Sampling and Transporting of Milk Periodic Review Filed 9/30/2025
2 VAC 5‑510   Rules and Regulations Governing the Production, Processing, and Sale of Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts, and Similar Products Periodic Review Filed 9/30/2025
2 VAC 5‑520   Rules and Regulations Governing Testing of Milk for Milkfat, Protein, and Lactose Content by Automated Instrument Methods Periodic Review Agency Completed 7/29/2022
2 VAC 5‑531   Regulations Governing Milk For Manufacturing Purposes Periodic Review Filed 9/30/2025
2 VAC 5‑550   Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Tolerances and Prohibitions Applicable to Sausage Fast-Track Effective 1/29/2026
2 VAC 5‑560   Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Labeling and Sale of Infant Formula Fast-Track Effective 3/3/2022
2 VAC 5‑570   Rules and Regulations Defining Standards for Grades/Sizes of Shell Eggs Periodic Review Agency Completed 1/4/2021
2 VAC 5‑585   Retail Food Establishment Regulations Fast-Track Effective 2/13/2025
2 VAC 5‑590   Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Tolerances and Prohibitions Applicable to Ground Beef Fast-Track Effective 1/29/2026
2 VAC 5‑595   Regulations Governing the Manufacturing and Sale of Products that Contain Industrial Hemp Extracts Intended for Human Consumption Proposed At Governor's Office 9/11/2025
2 VAC 5‑600   Regulations Pertaining to Food for Human Consumption Periodic Review Agency Completed 1/3/2023
2 VAC 5‑610   Rules Governing the Solicitation of Contributions Periodic Review Agency Completed 10/10/2025
2 VAC 5‑620   Regulations Pertaining to the Establishment of the Dangerous Dog Registry Periodic Review Filed 9/30/2025
2 VAC 5‑670   Regulations Governing Pesticide Product Registration, Handling, Storage, and Disposal under Authority of the Virginia Pesticide Control Act Periodic Review Filed 9/30/2025
2 VAC 5‑675   Regulations Governing the Pesticide Fees Charged by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Periodic Review Filed 9/30/2025
2 VAC 5‑680   Regulations Governing Licensing of Pesticide Businesses Operating Under Authority of the Virginia Pesticide Control Act Periodic Review Filed 9/30/2025
2 VAC 5‑685   Regulations Governing Pesticide Applicator Certification Under Authority of Virginia Pesticide Control Act Periodic Review Filed 9/30/2025
2 VAC 5‑690   Regulations for Pesticide Containers and Containment Under Authority of the Virginia Pesticide Control Act Periodic Review Agency Completed 7/29/2022
Inactive (Repealed / Renumbered / Withdrawn / Expired)
2 VAC 5‑10   Public Participation Guidelines (Repealed) Final Effective 11/12/2008
2 VAC 5‑50   Rules and Regulations Governing the Prevention, Control and Eradication of Brucellosis of Cattle in Virginia (Repealed) Fast-Track Effective 11/19/2015
2 VAC 5‑60   Rules and Regulations Governing the Operation of Livestock Markets (Repealed) Final Effective 11/19/2015
2 VAC 5‑100   Rules and Regulations Governing the Qualifications for Humane Investigators (Repealed) Final Effective 5/13/2009
2 VAC 5‑110   Rules and Regulations Pertaining to a Pound or Enclosure to be Maintained By Each County or City (Repealed) Final Effective 8/24/2016
2 VAC 5‑120   Rules and Regulations Governing the Recordkeeping By Virginia Cattle Dealers for the Control or Eradication of Brucellosis of Cattle (Repealed) NOIRA Stage Withdrawn 2/6/2018
2 VAC 5‑140   Health Requirements Governing the Admission of Livestock, Poultry, Companion Animals, and Other Animals or Birds Into Virginia (Repealed) Periodic Review Agency Completed 11/27/2007
2 VAC 5‑160   Rules and Regulations Governing the Transportation of Horses (Repealed) Fast-Track Effective 8/25/2016
2 VAC 5‑180   Rules and Regulations Governing Pseudorabies in Virginia (Repealed) Fast-Track Effective 11/19/2015
2 VAC 5‑200   Rules and Regulations Pertaining to the Disposal of Entire Flocks of Dead Poultry (Repealed) Fast-Track Effective 6/2/2016
2 VAC 5‑205   Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Shooting Enclosures (Repealed) Fast-Track Effective 8/15/2024
2 VAC 5‑260   Regulations Establishing the Virginia Quality Label (Repealed) Fast-Track Effective 6/21/2013
2 VAC 5‑270   Virginia Grade Standards for Breeder Swine (Repealed) Fast-Track Effective 8/15/2024
2 VAC 5‑280   Virginia Grade Standards for Slaughter and Feeder Lambs (Repealed) Fast-Track Effective 8/29/2024
2 VAC 5‑290   Breeder Sheep Grade Standards (Repealed) Fast-Track Effective 8/29/2024
2 VAC 5‑316   Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Pest Law - Beach Vitex Quarantine (Repealed) Final Effective 1/6/2016
2 VAC 5‑318   Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Pest Law – Thousand Cankers Disease Quarantine (Repealed) Fast-Track Effective 8/15/2024
2 VAC 5‑325   Regulations Governing Pine Shoot Beetle (Repealed) Fast-Track Effective 9/2/2021
2 VAC 5‑335   Virginia Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine for Enforcement of the Virginia Pest Law (Repealed) Final Effective 12/28/2012
2 VAC 5‑336   Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Tree and Crop Pests Law - Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine (Repealed) Fast-Track Effective 3/27/2025
2 VAC 5‑340   Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Weights and Measures Law (Repealed) Fast-Track Effective 1/5/2012
2 VAC 5‑420   Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Gasoline and Motor Fuel Law (Repealed) Final Effective 1/18/2012
2 VAC 5‑430   Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Industrial Ethanol Act (Repealed)    
2 VAC 5‑460   Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Petroleum Products Franchise Act (Repealed) Final Effective 8/1/2012
2 VAC 5‑470   Rules and Regulations Pertaining to the Registration and Certification of Grape Nursery Stock (Repealed) Fast-Track Effective 1/5/2012
2 VAC 5‑500   Rules and Regulations Governing the Cooling, Storing, Sampling, and Transporting of Milk or Milk Samples from the Farm to the Processing Plant or Laboratory (Repealed) Final Effective 1/26/2005
2 VAC 5‑530   Rules and Regulations Governing the Production, Handling and Processing of Milk for Manufacturing Purposes and Establishing Minimum standards for Certain Dairy Products to be Used for Human Food (Repealed) Final Effective 1/26/2005
2 VAC 5‑540   Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Carbonated and Still Water Bottling Plants and Beverages (Repealed) Final Effective 1/5/2012
2 VAC 5‑580   Rules and Regulations Pertaining to the Sanitary and Operating Requirements in Retail Food Stores (Repealed) Final Effective 10/16/2007