Agency 5. Department of Agriculture And Consumer Services
- Preface
VAC AGENCY NO. 5
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICESAGENCY SUMMARY
The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services operates under the supervision of the Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry. Regulations are available at the agency's principal office, located at 102 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23219. Internet address: http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov
Authority to make regulations of the agency lies with, among others, the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Potato Board, the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and the State Veterinarian. Rulemaking powers are listed under the division or office of the agency charged with the administration of the regulations.
COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
The agency is authorized pursuant to Chapter 5 (§ 3.2-500 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia to develop programs of general relief to farmers affected by major disasters and to make regulations respecting these programs and governing disaster loans for farmers.
The agency is authorized pursuant to Chapter 41.1 (§ 3.2-4112 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia to adopt regulations to register persons to grow, handle, or process industrial hemp, to establish a fee structure for industrial hemp registrations, and to implement the provisions of the Industrial Hemp Law.
Pursuant to the Administrative Process Act, the agency has developed public participation guidelines for soliciting the input of the public in the development of certain regulations.
The agency has developed standards for the determination of whether real estate is devoted to agricultural or horticultural purposes pursuant to Article 4 (§ 58.1-3230 et seq.) of Chapter 32 of Title 58.1 of the Code of Virginia.
DIVISION OF ANIMAL AND FOOD INDUSTRY SERVICES
The agency is authorized pursuant to Chapter 51 (§ 3.2-5100 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia to publish standards for any article of food; to establish the following for any food or class of food: labeling requirements, a reasonable definition and standard of identity, and a reasonable standard of quality and fill of containers or tolerance or limits of variability; to promulgate regulations for the efficient enforcement of the adulteration, misbranding, and false advertising provisions of the Food and Drink Law; to promulgate regulations identifying contaminants of and labeling and batch testing requirements for industrial hemp extracts or a food containing an industrial hemp extract; and to promulgate regulations for the efficient issuance of permits to any food manufacturer, food storage warehouse, or retail food establishment.
The agency is authorized pursuant to Chapter 51.1 (§ 3.2-5146 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia to adopt regulations necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the Produce Safety Law.
The agency is authorized pursuant to Chapter 52 (§ 3.2-5200 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia to establish definitions and standards of quality and identity and to adopt and enforce regulations dealing with the issuance of permits, production, importation, processing, grading, labeling, and sanitary standards for milk, milk products, market milk, market milk products, and those products manufactured or sold in semblance to or as substitutes therefor.
The agency is authorized pursuant to Chapter 52 (§ 3.2-5200 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia to make and enforce rules governing applications for certificates of competency to manipulate the Babcock or other centrifugal machines or to sample or weigh milk or cream. The agency is authorized to promulgate and enforce rules and regulations governing the equipment, standards, and procedures used in receiving, weighing, measuring, sampling, and testing of milk or other fluid dairy products when the results are to be used for the purpose of inspection, check testing, or as a basis for payment in buying or selling.
The agency is authorized pursuant to Chapter 52 (§ 3.2-5200 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia to establish definitions and standards of quality and identity and to adopt and enforce regulations dealing with the issuance of permits, labeling, and sanitary standards for ice cream, ice milk, frozen custards, sherbets, water ices, related foods, other similar products, and those products manufactured or sold in semblance to or as substitutes therefor.
The agency is authorized pursuant to Chapter 53 (§ 3.2-5300 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia to establish standards, grades, and size-weight classes, including standards for the term "ungraded," for eggs marketed in the Commonwealth. Additionally, the agency may promulgate rules and regulations as necessary for the proper administration and implementation of the Virginia egg laws.
The agency is authorized pursuant to Chapter 54 (§ 3.2-5400 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia to enforce requirements on meat and poultry slaughter or processing operations shipping in intrastate commerce that are at least equal to those found in the federal Meat Inspection Act and the federal Poultry Products Inspection Act.
The agency is authorized pursuant to Chapter 60 (§ 3.2-6000 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia to make regulations for the purpose of eradicating and preventing disease in livestock and poultry and certain other animals and birds, including requirements for interstate movement, operation of livestock markets, testing, laboratory fees, and reporting of certain animal diseases. The agency may impose quarantines; require treatment of premises, vehicles, animals, or poultry; and condemn diseased livestock and poultry. The agency has similar authority for the purpose of abating the presence of biological residues.
The agency may adopt regulations pursuant to Chapter 60 (§ 3.2-6000 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia concerning the disposal of dead poultry, including specifications of disposal pits, incinerators, composting, and rendering. The State Veterinarian may authorize disposal of dead poultry by a method other than as provided by statute if he determines that the method meets standards for such disposal.
Chapter 60 (§ 3.2-6000 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia authorizes the agency to exclude certain treated wastes from the statutory definition of garbage; materials so excluded are thereby subjected to regulations as commercial feed.
The agency is required to make regulations for shooting enclosures pursuant to Chapter 60 (§ 3.2-6000 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia.
Pursuant to Chapter 61 (§ 3.2-6100 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia, cattle owners using brands are required to register the brands with the agency and to notify the agency of transfers, and livestock markets are required to keep available for inspection the agency's official register of brands; the Commissioner, with the approval of the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services, may make regulations to carry out the Cattle Branding and Registration Law.
Pursuant to Chapter 65 (§ 3.2-6500 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia, the agency may make regulations governing the care and transportation of animals and shall adopt regulations governing the keeping of dogs and cats by a pet shop.
The agency is required by Chapter 319 of the 2016 Acts of Assembly to promulgate regulations for use in determining whether a private animal shelter meets the purpose of finding permanent adoptive homes for animals.
Pursuant to Chapter 65 (§ 3.2-6500 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia, the governing body of each county or city is required to maintain a public animal shelter in accordance with laws of the Commonwealth. If animals in public animal shelters or other animal holding facilities must be euthanized, methods used must be approved or prescribed by the State Veterinarian.
DIVISION OF CONSUMER PROTECTION
The following laws in the Code of Virginia provide for the adoption of rules and regulations by the agency; however, none have been promulgated at this time:
Cotton Handlers, Title 3.2, Chapter 47, Article 5
Weights and Measures Service Agencies and Technicians, Title 3.2, Chapter 57
Public Weighmasters, Title 3.2, Chapter 58
Virginia Health Club Act, Title 59.1, Chapter 24
Virginia Membership Camping Act, Title 59.1, Chapter 25
Home Service Contract Providers, Title 59.1, Chapter 33.1
Extended Service Contract Act, Title 59.1, Chapter 34
Legal Services Contracts, Title 59.1, Chapter 34.1
The Virginia Travel Club Act, Title 59.1, Chapter 36
Handling and Sale of Burley Tobacco, Title 61.1, Chapter 7
Cleaning Agents, Title 62.1, Chapter 19.1
The rulemaking authority for the regulations administered by the Division of Consumer Protection is as follows:
The agency is authorized by Chapter 7 (§ 3.2-700 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia to protect the agricultural, horticultural, and other interests of the state from plant pests and may conduct abundance surveys and implement eradication or suppression programs for the control of pests. The agency is also authorized to establish quarantines when necessary to prevent or retard the spread of plant pests.
The agency is authorized by Chapter 8 (§ 3.2-800 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia to establish by regulation those weeds deemed to be noxious weeds not otherwise so declared by the terms of the Noxious Weeds Law and is required to adopt regulations requiring tradespersons involved with installing plants to provide written notification to property owners for all plants proposed for installation that are included on the Department of Conservation and Recreation's Invasive Plant Species List.
The agency is authorized by Chapter 10 (§ 3.2-1000 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia to make regulations to declare plant or insect species threatened or endangered and to establish programs for preservation. The agency may also regulate the harvest of ginseng and establish programs as deemed necessary for the management of this species.
The agency is authorized by Chapter 36 (§ 3.2-3600 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia to adopt regulations to certify the competence of certain individuals or entities that apply fertilizer to nonagricultural land and to prevent misbranding and the use of harmful materials; to license manufacturers and distributors of farm crop fertilizers, nonfarm fertilizers, soil amendments, and horticultural growing media; to register brands of nonfarm fertilizers, soil amendments, and horticultural growing media; and to issue stop-sale orders, assess penalties, and seize unlawful products.
The agency is authorized by Chapter 37 (§ 3.2-3700 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia to license manufacturers and distributors of liming materials; to register brands of agricultural liming material; to license retail sellers of bulk liming materials; to issue stop-sale orders, assess penalties, and seize unlawful products; and to make regulations to carry out the Agriculture Liming Materials Law.
The agency is authorized by Chapter 38 (§ 3.2-3800 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia to license nurserymen and nursery stock dealers and make regulations for control of plant pests. The agency may also issue stop-sale orders, seize plants, and require corrective measures.
Pursuant to Chapter 39 (§ 3.2-3900 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia agency may make regulations relating to pesticide control (i) concerning the licensing of related businesses, registration of pesticides, certification of pesticide applicators, or restriction or prohibition of the sale or use and disposal of any pesticide and (ii) establishing a fee structure for licensure, registration, and certification.
The agency is authorized by Chapter 40 (§ 3.2-4000 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia to make regulations fixing standards for seed and governing seed labeling, to license entities whose names appear on the label of seed, and to issue stop-sale orders and assess penalties for nonconforming seeds. The agency is authorized to register lawn and turf seed mixtures and may require registration of any variety of hybrid.
The agency is authorized by Chapter 44 (§ 3.2-4400 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia to adopt regulations, including best management practices for the operation of apiaries in order to limit operator liability.
The agency is authorized by Chapter 47 (§ 3.2-4700 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia to license commission merchants dealing in farm products, including operators of livestock markets, and to make regulations to prevent unfair and fraudulent practices and price fixing. The agency may hear consignor complaints and may order appropriate relief.
The agency is authorized by Chapter 47 (§ 3.2-4700 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia to license and require bonding of dealers in agricultural products, including processors; to make regulations to prevent fraudulent or deceptive practices; and to ensure accurate accounting of and prompt payment for produce.
The agency is authorized by Chapter 48 (§ 3.2-4800 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia to make regulations fixing standards for commercial feeds and governing commercial feed labeling; to register medicated feeds, specialty pet food, and commercial feeds sold in individual packages of 10 pounds or less; and to license manufacturers and distributors of commercial feeds and contract feeders. The agency is also authorized to assess penalties and issue stop-sale orders for unlawful products.
The agency is authorized by Chapter 49 (§ 3.2-4900 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia to make regulations governing the safe use of animal remedies; to register names, brands, and trademarks; and to issue stop-sale orders.
The agency is authorized by Chapter 56 (§ 3.2-5600 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia to test and inspect weights and measures offered for sale or commercially used; to issue stop-sale orders; to seize commodities, weights, or measures; and to assess civil penalties. The regulation adopted under this authority was repealed in January 2012.
The agency is authorized by Chapter 5 (§ 57-48 et seq.) of Title 57 of the Code of Virginia to regulate the solicitation of contributions for charitable purposes by charitable and civic organizations and professional solicitors; to register annually or grant exemption from annual registration charitable or civic organizations; to register professional solicitors and professional fund raising counsels; to issue press releases informing the public of charitable or civic organizations or professional solicitors who fail to register as required by law; and to develop regulations for the achievement of uniform regulation and enforcement of charitable solicitations throughout the Commonwealth.
The agency is authorized by Chapter 12 (§ 59.1-149 et seq.) of Title 59.1 of the Code of Virginia to make inspections and collect samples of motor fuels for testing to specified standards; to register product names; to prohibit the sale of motor fuel that does not meet the specifications provided in the chapter or the agency's regulations; to make regulations for the oxygenation of gasoline as required by federal law; to enforce labeling of petroleum product dispensers; and to assess civil penalties.
The agency is required by Article 1.1:1 (§ 18.2-340.15 et seq.) of Chapter 8 of Title 18.2 of the Code of Virginia to promulgate regulations concerning charitable gaming activities in the Commonwealth.. These regulations are established in Title 11 of the Virginia Administrative Code under Agency No. 20.
DIVISION OF MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT
The agency is authorized by Chapter 1 (§ 3.2-100 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia to establish a program of financial incentives designed to encourage, expand, and develop the breeding of horses in Virginia and is directed to adopt appropriate regulations for the administration of the Horse Breeder Incentive Program.
The agency is authorized by Chapter 18 (§ 3.2-1800 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia to adopt regulations to improve agricultural production in Virginia, to enable potato growers to secure higher quality potatoes for the purpose of propagation, to prevent the spread of diseases affecting agriculture, and to promote the general welfare of the public. The agency is vested with enforcement of the seed potato standards promulgated by the Potato Board, has the right of entry and inspection, and may issue stop-sale orders.
The agency is authorized by Chapter 7 (§ 61.1-57 et seq.) of Title 61.1 of the Code of Virginia to establish rules and regulations for the enforcement of state law governing the handling and sale of burley tobacco. Code of Virginia, Title 61.1, Chapter 7.
DIVISION OF COMMODITY SERVICES
The agency may license grain handlers and make regulations governing grain handler equipment and operations pursuant to Chapter 43 (§ 3.2-4300 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia.
The agency may establish grades, trademarks, brands, and other markings for any agricultural product and make regulations governing the voluntary use of such markings. The agency has the right of entry and inspection, may forbid the movement of improperly marked products, and may require unpacking or re-marking pursuant to Chapter 43 (§ 3.2-4300 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia.
The agency may make regulations governing voluntary use of the Virginia Quality Label for agricultural products pursuant to Chapter 43 (§ 3.2-4300 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia.
The agency is authorized by Chapter 45 (§ 3.2-4500 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia to make regulations establishing official grades and standards for apples and governing the marking of apple containers.
The agency may make regulations governing controlled atmosphere storage of apples and peaches, register warehouses, and may certify fruit so stored pursuant to Chapter 46 (§ 3.2-4600 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia.
The agency may license grain dealers and make regulations to carry out the licensing act, including the requirement of records to be kept by dealers pursuant to Chapter 47 (§ 3.2-4700 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia.
The agency may adopt federal marketing agreements and codes and make regulations to carry out the statutes respecting the sale of farm produce pursuant to Chapter 47 (§ 3.2-4700 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia.
On request of persons interested in a lot of any agricultural product, the agency may certify the lot's quality, condition, or grade pursuant to regulations issued for such purpose pursuant to Chapter 47 (§ 3.2-4700 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia.
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- Notification of Interested Persons
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- Notification List
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- Information to Be Sent to Persons on the Notification List
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- Public Participation Procedures
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- Public Comment
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- Petition for Rulemaking
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- Appointment of Negotiated Rulemaking Panel
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- Meetings
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- Periodic Review of Regulations
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- Disposition of Tuberculosis Infected Herds
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- Identification of Livestock
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- Records
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- Inspection of Marketing Facilities
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- Operation of Marketing Facilities
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- Restriction of Livestock Movement
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- Penalty
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- Health Requirements Governing the Control of Equine Infectious Anemia in VirginiaRead all
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- Disposition of Reactor Animals
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- Application for Registration
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- Renewal of Registration
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- Brand Transfers
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- Brand Certificate
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- Register of Brands
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- Characters Used in the Brand
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- Location of Brand
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- Transfer of Branded Cattle
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- Control and Eradication of Pullorum Disease and Fowl Typhoid in Poultry Flocks and Hatcheries and Products Thereof in VirginiaRead all
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- Poultry Flock Requirements
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- Standards of Care
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- General Provisions
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- Provision of Veterinary Treatment
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- Housing of Animals Subject to a Holding Period
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- Meeting the Purpose of Finding Permanent Adoptive Homes for Animals
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- Failure to Meet Requirements
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- Permit and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection
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- Import Restrictions; Exemptions
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- Common Carriers; Trucks
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- Poultry Entry Requirements; Exemptions
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- Cattle Entry Requirements; Exemptions
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- Pet Animal Entry Requirements; Exemptions
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- Goat and Sheep Entry Requirements; Exemptions
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- Horse Entry Requirements; Exemptions
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- Swine Entry Requirements; Exemptions
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- Primate Entry Requirements; Exemptions
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- Rules and Regulations Governing the Transportation of Companion AnimalsRead all
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- General Provisions
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- Definitions
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- Application of This Chapter
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- Standards for the Transportation of Companion Animals, Excluding Birds, by Carriers, Dealers, Exhibitors, Pet Shops and Auction Sales
- Article 1
- General Standards
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- Primary Enclosures Used to Transport Companion Animals
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- Primary Conveyances
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- Terminal Facilities
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- Food and Water Requirements
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- Care in Transit
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- Handling
- Article 2
- Special Standards for Dogs and Cats in Addition to General Standards
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- Primary Enclosures for Dogs and Cats
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- Food and Water Requirements for Dogs and Cats
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- Identification of Dogs and Cats
- Part III
- Standards for the Transportation of Companion Animals, Excluding Birds, by Cities, Counties, Animal Control Officers, Pounds and Humane Societies
- Article 1
- General Standards
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- Primary Enclosures Used to Transport Companion Animals
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- Primary Conveyances
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- Care in Transit
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- Special Standards for Dogs and Cats in Addition to General Standards
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- Primary Enclosures for Dogs and Cats
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- Water Requirements of Dogs and Cats
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- Identification of Dogs and Cats
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- Standards for the Transportation of Birds
- Section 180
- Primary Enclosures Used to Transport Birds
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- Primary Conveyances
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- Terminal Facilities
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- Food and Water Requirements
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- Care in Transit
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- Handling
- FORMS
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- Chapter 160
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- Chapter 170
- Rules and Regulations for the Registration of Poultry DealersRead all
- Section 10
- Definitions
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- Exceptions
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- Dealer Registration
- Section 40
- Records Requirement
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- Contents of Records
- Section 60
- Possession of Records
- Section 70
- Inspection of Records
- Section 80
- Biosecurity
- Section 90
- Out-of-State Poultry
- Section 100
- Denial, Suspension, or Cancellation of Registration
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- Forms (2VAC5-170)
- Chapter 180
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- Rules and Regulations Establishing a Monitoring Program for Avian Influenza and Other Poultry DiseasesRead all
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- Definitions
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- Inventory
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- Specimen Submissions
- Chapter 195
- Prevention and Control of Avian Influenza in the Live-Bird Marketing SystemRead all
- Part I
- Preamble; Purpose; Definitions
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- Preamble
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- Purpose
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- Definitions
- Part II
- Live-Bird Markets
- Section 40
- Lbm Licensing and Training Requirements
- Section 50
- Lbm Bird Testing and Recordkeeping
- Section 60
- Lbm Sanitation and Biosecurity Requirements
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- Lbm Surveillance
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- Handling of Lbm Positive Laboratory Results
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- Distribution Units
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- Distribution Unit Licensing and Training Requirements
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- Distribution Unit Bird Testing and Recordkeeping
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- Distribution Unit Sanitation and Biosecurity Requirements
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- Distribution Unit Surveillance
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- Handling of Distribution Unit Positive Laboratory Results
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- Production Units
- Section 140
- Production Unit Licensing and Training Requirements
- Section 150
- Production Unit Bird Testing and Recordkeeping
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- Production Unit Sanitation and Biosecurity Requirements
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- Production Unit Surveillance
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- Handling of Production Unit Positive Laboratory Results
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-195)
- DIBR
- Documents Incorporated by Reference (2VAC5-195)
- Chapter 200
- Rules and Regulations Pertaining to the Disposal of Entire Flocks of Dead Poultry [Repealed]Read all
- Section 10
- [Repealed]
- Section 20
- [Repealed]
- Section 30
- [Repealed]
- Section 40
- [Repealed]
- Section 50
- [Repealed]
- Section 60
- [Repealed]
- Chapter 205
- Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Shooting Enclosures [Repealed]Read all
- Section 10
- [Repealed]
- Section 20
- [Repealed]
- Section 30
- [Repealed]
- Section 40
- [Repealed]
- Section 50
- [Repealed]
- Section 60
- [Repealed]
- Section 70
- [Repealed]
- Section 80
- [Repealed]
- Section 90
- [Repealed]
- Section 100
- [Repealed]
- Section 110
- [Repealed]
- Chapter 206
- Regulation for Scrapie EradicationRead all
- Section 10
- Definitions
- Section 20
- Identification of Sheep and Goats in Commerce
- Section 30
- Importation of Sheep and Goats into Virginia
- Section 40
- Exhibition of Sheep and Goats
- Section 50
- Scrapie Management
- Chapter 210
- Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Meat and Poultry Inspection under the Virginia Meat and Poultry Products Inspection ActRead all
- Part I
- Adoption by Reference
- Section 10
- Adoption by Reference
- Section 20
- Definitions
- Section 30
- Mandatory Meat and Poultry Products Inspection and Voluntary Inspection and Certification
- Section 40
- [Repealed]
- Section 41
- Regulatory Requirements
- Section 50
- [Repealed]
- Part II
- Fees and Charges
- Section 60
- Hourly Charge
- Section 70
- Mileage Rate
- Section 80
- Lodging Rates
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-210)
- Chapter 220
- Virginia Horse Breeder Incentive ProgramRead all
- Section 10
- Program Purpose
- Section 20
- Limitations on the Use of Public (General Fund) Money
- Section 30
- Statewide Equine Organization (Seo) Acceptance Criteria
- Section 40
- Procedures for Acceptance of Seos' Corresponding Programs into the Virginia Horse Breeder Incentive Program (Vhbip)
- Section 50
- Responsibilities of Seos Accepted into the Program
- Section 60
- Horse Eligibility
- Section 70
- Seo Payee Determination
- Section 80
- Recipient Eligibility
- Section 90
- Operating Period
- Section 100
- Distribution of Public Money
- Section 110
- Payment Period
- Chapter 230
- Rules and Regulations Applicable to Controlled Atmosphere (Ca) ApplesRead all
- Section 10
- Requirements for Controlled Atmosphere (Ca) Storage of Apples
- Section 20
- Daily Records
- Section 30
- Requirements for Selling (Ca) Apples
- Section 40
- Registration Requirements
- Section 50
- Ca Registration by Other States
- Section 60
- Inspection and Certification Fees
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-230)
- Chapter 240
- Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Grain Handlers LawRead all
- Section 10
- Weighing Devices and Procedures Employed to Give Accurate Weight
- Section 20
- Grading Equipment and Procedures Used to Determine the Values of Grain
- Section 30
- The Keeping of Samples by Grain Handlers
- Section 40
- Records Kept by Grain Handler
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-240)
- Chapter 250
- Rules and Regulations Relating to Grain Dealers Licensing and Bonding LawRead all
- Section 10
- Records Kept by Grain Dealer
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-250)
- Chapter 260
- Regulations Establishing the Virginia Quality Label [Repealed]Read all
- Section 10
- [Repealed]
- Section 20
- [Repealed]
- Section 30
- [Repealed]
- Chapter 270
- Virginia Grade Standards for Breeder Swine [Repealed]Read all
- Section 10
- [Repealed]
- Section 20
- [Repealed]
- Section 30
- [Repealed]
- Section 40
- [Repealed]
- Chapter 280
- Virginia Grade Standards for Slaughter and Feeder Lambs [Repealed]Read all
- Section 10
- [Repealed]
- Section 20
- [Repealed]
- Chapter 290
- Breeder Sheep Grade Standards [Repealed]Read all
- Section 10
- [Repealed]
- Section 20
- [Repealed]
- Section 30
- [Repealed]
- Section 40
- [Repealed]
- Section 50
- [Repealed]
- Chapter 300
- Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Seed Potato StandardsRead all
- Section 10
- Notification of Arrival Date and Location of Potatoes
- Section 20
- Requirements for Shipment
- Section 30
- Certification
- Section 40
- Inspection
- Section 50
- Certificate of Inspection
- Section 60
- Tolerances
- Section 70
- Advisory Review Committee
- Chapter 310
- Rules and Regulations-Official Standards for Enforcement of the Virginia Apples: Grading, Packing, and Marking LawRead all
- Section 10
- Definitions
- Section 20
- U.S. Standards for Grades of Apples
- Section 30
- Standards in Addition to the U.S. Standards
- Section 40
- Inspector's Guide for Apple Bruises
- Section 50
- Injury by Invisible Watercore
- Chapter 315
- Virginia Imported Fire Ant Quarantine for Enforcement of the Virginia Pest LawRead all
- Section 10
- Declaration of Quarantine
- Section 20
- Purpose of Quarantine
- Section 30
- Definitions
- Section 40
- Regulated Articles
- Section 50
- Regulated Areas
- Section 60
- Conditions Governing the Intrastate Movement of Regulated Articles
- Section 70
- Issuance and Cancellation of Certificates and Limited Permits
- Section 80
- Compliance Agreements and Cancellation
- Section 90
- Assembly and Inspection of Regulated Articles
- Section 100
- Attachment and Disposition of Certificates and Limited Permits
- Section 110
- Inspection and Disposal of Regulated Articles and Pests
- Section 120
- Non-Liability of the Department
- Section 130
- Revocation of This Regulation
- Chapter 316
- Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Pest Law - Beach Vitex Quarantine [Repealed]Read all
- Section 10
- [Repealed]
- Section 20
- [Repealed]
- Section 30
- [Repealed]
- Section 40
- [Repealed]
- Section 50
- [Repealed]
- Section 60
- [Repealed]
- Section 70
- [Repealed]
- Section 80
- [Repealed]
- Section 90
- [Repealed]
- Section 100
- [Repealed]
- Section 110
- [Repealed]
- Chapter 317
- Regulations for the Enforcement of the Noxious Weeds LawRead all
- Section 10
- Definitions
- Section 20
- Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 Noxious Weeds
- Section 30
- Conditions Governing the Movement of Regulated Articles
- Section 40
- Issuance and Cancellation of Certificates and Permits
- Section 50
- Assembly and Inspection of Regulated Articles
- Section 60
- Attachment and Disposition of Certificates and Permits
- Section 70
- Inspection and Disposal of Regulated Articles
- Section 80
- Eradication and Suppression Activities for Tier 1 or Tier 2 Noxious Weeds
- Section 90
- Nonliability of the Department
- Section 100
- Noxious Weeds Advisory Committee
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-317)
- Chapter 318
- Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Pest Law - Thousand Cankers Disease [Repealed]Read all
- Section 10
- [Repealed]
- Section 20
- [Repealed]
- Section 30
- [Repealed]
- Section 40
- [Repealed]
- Section 50
- [Repealed]
- Section 60
- [Repealed]
- Section 70
- [Repealed]
- Section 80
- [Repealed]
- Section 90
- [Repealed]
- Section 100
- [Repealed]
- Section 110
- [Repealed]
- Section 120
- [Repealed]
- Section 130
- [Repealed]
- Section 140
- [Repealed]
- Chapter 319
- Best Management Practices for the Operation of Apiaries in Order to Limit Operator LiabilityRead all
- Section 10
- Definitions
- Section 20
- Limitation of Liability
- Section 25
- Best Management Practices
- Section 30
- Best Management Practices for the Keeping of Honey Bees
- Chapter 320
- Regulations for the Enforcement of the Endangered Plant and Insect Species ActRead all
- Section 10
- Listing of Endangered and Threatened Plant and Insect Species
- Chapter 321
- Regulation of the Harvest and Purchase of Wild GinsengRead all
- Section 10
- Definitions
- Section 20
- Regulated Articles
- Section 30
- Conditions Governing the Harvest of Wild Ginseng
- Section 40
- Conditions Governing the Purchase of Wild Ginseng
- Section 50
- Exceptions
- Chapter 325
- Regulations Governing Pine Shoot Beetle [Repealed]Read all
- Section 10
- [Repealed]
- Section 20
- [Repealed]
- Section 30
- [Repealed]
- Section 40
- [Repealed]
- Section 50
- [Repealed]
- Section 60
- [Repealed]
- Section 70
- [Repealed]
- Section 80
- [Repealed]
- Section 90
- [Repealed]
- Section 100
- [Repealed]
- Section 110
- [Repealed]
- Section 120
- [Repealed]
- Chapter 330
- Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Pest Law - Virginia Gypsy Moth QuarantineRead all
- Section 10
- Definitions
- Section 20
- Regulated Articles
- Section 30
- Regulated Areas
- Section 40
- Conditions Governing Movement of Regulated Articles into or within Virginia
- Section 50
- Conditions Governing the Issuance of Certificates and Permits
- Section 60
- Cancellation of Certificates or Permits
- Section 70
- Inspection and Disposal of Regulated Articles and Pests
- Section 80
- Shipment for Experimental or Other Scientific Purposes
- Section 90
- Nonliability of the Department
- Chapter 335
- Virginia Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine for Enforcement of the Virginia Pest Law [Repealed]Read all
- Section 10
- [Repealed]
- Section 20
- [Repealed]
- Section 30
- [Repealed]
- Section 40
- [Repealed]
- Section 50
- [Repealed]
- Section 60
- [Repealed]
- Section 70
- [Repealed]
- Section 80
- [Repealed]
- Section 90
- [Repealed]
- Section 100
- [Repealed]
- Section 110
- [Repealed]
- Section 120
- [Repealed]
- Section 130
- [Repealed]
- Chapter 336
- Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Tree and Crop Pests Law - Spotted Lanternfly QuarantineRead all
- Section 10
- Declaration of Quarantine
- Section 20
- Purpose of Quarantine
- Section 30
- Definitions
- Section 40
- Regulated Articles
- Section 50
- Regulated Areas
- Section 60
- Conditions Governing the Intrastate Movement of Regulated Articles by a Person Conducting Business
- Section 70
- Conditions Governing the Intrastate Movement of Regulated Articles by a Person Not Conducting Business
- Section 80
- Issuance and Cancellation of Permits
- Section 90
- Training Requirements
- Section 100
- Inspection, Treatment, and Disposal of Regulated Articles and Pests
- Section 110
- Prohibited Entry into Virginia
- Section 120
- Nonliability of the Department
- Section 130
- Repeal of This Quarantine
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-336)
- Chapter 340
- Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Weights and Measures Law [Repealed]Read all
- Section 10
- [Repealed]
- Section 20
- [Repealed]
- Section 30
- [Repealed]
- Section 40
- [Repealed]
- Section 50
- [Repealed]
- Section 60
- [Repealed]
- Section 70
- [Repealed]
- Section 80
- [Repealed]
- Section 90
- [Repealed]
- Section 100
- [Repealed]
- Section 110
- [Repealed]
- Section 120
- [Repealed]
- Section 130
- [Repealed]
- Section 140
- [Repealed]
- Section 150
- [Repealed]
- Section 160
- [Repealed]
- Section 170
- [Repealed]
- Section 180
- [Repealed]
- Section 190
- [Repealed]
- Section 200
- [Repealed]
- Chapter 350
- Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Commission Merchant LawRead all
- Section 10
- Definitions
- Section 20
- Applicability
- Section 30
- Records to Be Kept
- Section 40
- Accountability for Alterations to Records
- Section 50
- Sales Rejected by the Seller
- Section 60
- Authorization from Consignor for Licensee to Buy Tobacco for His Own Account Except During Auction
- Section 70
- Replacement Ticket
- Section 80
- Alterations to Tickets and Tobacco Sales Bills
- Chapter 360
- Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Commercial Feed ActRead all
- Section 10
- Definitions
- Section 20
- Brand Names
- Section 30
- Expression of Guarantees
- Section 40
- Ingredient Statement
- Section 50
- Labeling
- Section 60
- Minerals
- Section 70
- Nonprotein Nitrogen
- Section 80
- Ingredients
- Section 90
- Methods of Sampling and Analysis
- Section 100
- Definitions and Standards
- Section 110
- [Repealed]
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-360)
- DIBR
- Documents Incorporated by Reference (2VAC5-360)
- Chapter 370
- Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Animal Remedies LawRead all
- Section 10
- Equipment and Supervision
- Section 20
- Biologicals
- Section 30
- Methods of Sampling and Analysis
- Chapter 380
- Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Dealers in Agricultural Products LawRead all
- Section 10
- Definitions
- Section 20
- License to Operate As a Dealer
- Section 30
- Notification of Rejected Produce
- Section 40
- Receipt of Acceptance
- Section 50
- Failure to Comply
- Section 60
- Filing of Contracts
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-380)
- Chapter 390
- Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Seed LawRead all
- Section 10
- Methods of Inspecting, Sampling, and Testing, and the Application Tolerances
- Section 20
- Noxious Weed Seeds
- Section 30
- Net Weight Requirements
- Section 40
- Labeling Treated Seed
- Section 50
- Agricultural Seeds
- Section 60
- Weed Seeds
- Section 70
- Code Designation
- Section 80
- Controlled Conditions
- Section 90
- Vegetable Seeds and Minimum Germination Standards
- Section 100
- Origin
- Section 110
- Flower Seed and Minimum Germination Standards
- Section 120
- Labeling of Flower Seed
- Section 130
- Application of Germination Standards to Mixture of Kinds of Flower Seed
- Section 140
- Tree and Shrub Seeds
- Section 150
- Zone for Labeling Origin from Which Tree and Shrub Seeds Were Collected in Virginia
- Section 160
- Maximum Percentage of Inert Matter
- Section 170
- Minimum Size of Peanut Seed
- Section 180
- Minimum Germination Standard for Peanut Seed
- DIBR
- Documents Incorporated by Reference (2VAC5-390)
- Chapter 400
- Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Fertilizer LawRead all
- Section 5
- Preamble
- Section 10
- Definitions
- Section 20
- Plant Nutrients in Addition to Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium
- Section 30
- Specialty Fertilizer Labels
- Section 40
- Percentages
- Section 50
- Investigational Allowances and Assessments
- Section 60
- Fertilizer-Pesticide Mixtures
- Section 70
- Chlorine Guarantees for Tobacco Fertilizer. (All Commercial Fertilizers Labeled for Tobacco Shall Show a Guarantee for Chlorine)
- Section 80
- Minimum Plant Food Allowed
- Section 90
- Sampling and Analysis Procedures
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-400)
- DIBR
- Documents Incorporated by Reference (2VAC5-400)
- Chapter 405
- Regulations for the Application of Fertilizer to Nonagricultural LandsRead all
- Section 10
- Definitions
- Section 20
- General Requirements
- Section 30
- Qualifications for Certification As a Certified Fertilizer Applicator
- Section 40
- Application Process
- Section 50
- Exemptions from Certification
- Section 60
- General Knowledge Requirements for Certified Fertilizer Applicators; Continuing Education
- Section 70
- Renewal of Certification
- Section 80
- Qualifications for Trained Applicators
- Section 90
- Recordkeeping Requirements for Trained Applicators
- Section 100
- Recordkeeping Requirements and Reporting for the Application of Fertilizer
- Section 110
- Violations and Penalties for Noncompliance
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-405)
- Chapter 410
- Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Agricultural Liming Materials LawRead all
- Section 10
- Classification Minimum Screening Standards
- Section 20
- Minimum Calcium Carbonate Equivalent
- Section 30
- Investigational Allowances and Penalties
- Section 40
- Methods of Analysis and Sampling
- Section 50
- Results of Official Agricultural Liming Materials Analysis
- DIBR
- Documents Incorporated by Reference (2VAC5-410)
- Chapter 420
- Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Gasoline and Motor Fuel Law [Repealed]Read all
- Section 10
- [Repealed]
- Section 20
- [Repealed]
- Section 30
- [Repealed]
- Section 40
- [Repealed]
- Section 50
- [Repealed]
- Section 60
- [Repealed]
- Section 70
- [Repealed]
- Section 80
- [Repealed]
- Chapter 425
- Vapor Pressure Requirements for Gasoline Ethanol BlendsRead all
- Section 10
- Definitions
- Section 20
- Vapor Pressure Requirements; Exceptions
- DIBR
- Documents Incorporated by Reference (2VAC5-425)
- Chapter 430
- Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Industrial Ethanol Act [Repealed]Read all
- Section 10
- [Repealed]
- Chapter 440
- Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Pest Law - Cotton Boll Weevil QuarantineRead all
- Section 10
- Definitions
- Section 20
- Notice of Quarantine
- Section 30
- Regulated Articles
- Section 40
- Requirements for Program Participation
- Section 50
- Conditions Governing the Issuance of Certificates and Permits to Allow the Movement of Regulated Articles
- Section 60
- Cancellation of Certificates and Permits
- Section 70
- Compliance Agreements; and Cancellation Thereof
- Section 80
- [Repealed]
- Section 100
- Inspection of Shipments
- Section 110
- Determination of Reasonableness of Costs for Services, Products, or Articles
- Chapter 450
- Rules and Regulations Relating to the Virginia Plants and Plant Products Inspection LawRead all
- Section 10
- Nursery Registration
- Section 20
- Nursery Shipments Out of the Commonwealth
- Section 30
- Field-Grown Vegetable Transplants
- Section 40
- European Black Currant Plants
- Chapter 460
- Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Petroleum Products Franchise Act [Repealed]Read all
- Section 10
- [Repealed]
- Section 20
- [Repealed]
- Section 30
- [Repealed]
- Chapter 470
- Rules and Regulations Pertaining to the Registration and Certification of Grape Nursery Stock [Repealed]Read all
- Section 10
- [Repealed]
- Section 20
- [Repealed]
- Section 30
- [Repealed]
- Section 40
- [Repealed]
- Section 50
- [Repealed]
- Section 60
- [Repealed]
- Section 70
- [Repealed]
- Section 80
- [Repealed]
- Section 90
- [Repealed]
- Section 100
- [Repealed]
- Section 110
- [Repealed]
- Section 120
- [Repealed]
- Chapter 480
- Regulation Governing the Oxygenation of GasolineRead all
- Section 10
- Definitions
- Section 20
- Applicability
- Section 30
- Minimum Oxygenate Content
- Section 40
- Nature of Oxygenates
- Section 50
- Record Keeping and Transfer Requirements
- Section 60
- Gasoline Pump Labeling
- Section 70
- Sampling, Testing, and Oxygen Content Calculations
- Section 80
- Compliance and Enforcement
- DIBR
- Documents Incorporated by Reference (2VAC5-480)
- Chapter 490
- Regulations Governing Grade "A" MilkRead all
- Section 5
- Grade "A" Pasteurized Milk Ordinance
- Section 10
- Definitions
- Section 15
- [Repealed]
- Section 20
- [Repealed]
- Section 25
- Impounding of Adulterated or Misbranded Condensed Milk, Condensed Milk Product, Dry Milk, Dry Milk Product, Milk, or Milk Product
- Section 30
- Permits
- Section 30.1
- Permit Exemption for Restaurants Making Yogurt
- Section 31
- Authority to Cancel, Suspend, Revoke, or Deny a Permit
- Section 32
- Authority to Impound Milk and Milk Products
- Section 33
- [Repealed]
- Section 34
- [Repealed]
- Section 35
- The Examination of Milk and Milk Products
- Section 36
- Drug Residue Monitoring, Farm Surveillance and Follow Up
- Section 37
- Laboratory Certification
- Section 38
- Disposal of Adulterated Milk
- Section 39
- [Repealed]
- Section 39.1
- Receiving Raw or Untreated Sewage on a Dairy Farm Prohibited
- Section 39.2
- Milk That May Be Held in a Milk Storage Tank
- Section 39.3
- Commingling of Milk from Different Species Prohibited
- Section 39.4
- [Repealed]
- Section 39.5
- Limit for Aflatoxin Residue in Feed of Lactating Mammals
- Section 39.6
- Limit for Aflatoxin Residue in Milk and Milk Products
- Section 40
- Labeling
- Section 50
- Quality Standards for Milk and Milk Products
- Section 60
- [Repealed]
- Section 70
- [Repealed]
- Section 73
- [Repealed]
- Section 75
- Sale of Unpasteurized Milk for Human Consumption Prohibited
- Section 80
- [Repealed]
- Section 90
- [Repealed]
- Section 100
- [Repealed]
- Section 103
- Equipment and Facilities; Accessibility for Inspection
- Section 105
- New or Test Facilities and Equipment; Equipment Design, Construction, and Approval Process
- Section 110
- Personnel Health
- Section 120
- [Repealed]
- Section 130
- [Repealed]
- Section 131
- Haccp Program Participation Voluntary
- Section 132
- Prerequisite Programs
- Section 133
- [Repealed]
- Section 134
- [Repealed]
- Section 135
- [Repealed]
- Section 136
- [Repealed]
- Section 137
- [Repealed]
- Section 138
- [Repealed]
- Section 140
- Enforcement
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-490)
- DIBR
- Documents Incorporated by Reference (2VAC5-490)
- Chapter 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]Read all
- Section 10
- [Repealed]
- Chapter 501
- Regulations Governing the Cooling, Storing, Sampling and Transporting of MilkRead all
- Section 5
- Grade "A" Pasteurized Milk Ordinance
- Section 10
- Definitions
- Section 20
- [Repealed]
- Section 30
- Permits
- Section 40
- Milkhouse or Milkroom; Construction and Facilities
- Section 50
- Cooling Temperature and Storage Standards for Milk Stored on a Dairy Farm
- Section 60
- Construction and Operation of Farm Bulk Milk Cooling or Holding Tanks, Recording Thermometers, Interval Timing Devices, and Other Required Milkhouse..
- Section 70
- Measuring, Sampling, and Testing
- Section 80
- Farm Bulk Milk Pickup Tanker and Milk Transport Tank Requirements
- Section 90
- [Repealed]
- Section 100
- Interpretation and Enforcement
- Section 110
- [Repealed]
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-501)
- DIBR
- Documents Incorporated by Reference (2VAC5-501)
- Chapter 510
- Rules and Regulations Governing the Production, Processing, and Sale of Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts, and Similar ProductsRead all
- Part I
- Definitions
- Section 10
- Definitions
- Part II
- Intent, Scope, and Interpretation
- Section 20
- Uniformity of Enforcement
- Part III
- Standards of Identity
- Section 30
- Ice Cream; Identity; Label Statement of Optional Ingredients
- Section 40
- Ice Cream Mix
- Section 50
- Frozen Custard, French Ice Cream, French Custard Ice Cream; Identity; Label Statement of Optional Ingredients; Frozen Custard Mix, French Ice ...
- Section 60
- [Repealed]
- Section 70
- [Repealed]
- Section 80
- [Repealed]
- Section 90
- Fruit Sherbets; Identity; Label Statement of Optional Ingredients; Fruit Sherbet Mix
- Section 100
- [Repealed]
- Section 110
- Water Ices; Identity; Label Statement of Optional Ingredients; Water Ice Mix
- Section 120
- [Repealed]
- Section 130
- Nonfruit Sherbets; Identity; Label Statement of Optional Ingredients; Nonfruit Sherbet Mix
- Section 140
- [Repealed]
- Section 150
- Nonfruit Water Ices; Identity; Label Statement of Optional Ingredients; Nonfruit Water Ice Mix
- Section 160
- [Repealed]
- Section 170
- Artificially Sweetened Ice Cream or Frozen Dietary Dairy Dessert; Identity; Label Statement of Optional Ingredients; Artificially Sweetened Ice ...
- Section 180
- [Repealed]
- Section 190
- Artificially Sweetened Ice Milk; Identity; Label Statement of Optional Ingredients; Artificially Sweetened Ice Milk Mix
- Section 200
- [Repealed]
- Section 210
- Frozen Yogurt; Identity; Label Statement of Optional Ingredients; Frozen Yogurt Mix; Shipping Frozen Yogurt Mix
- Section 220
- [Repealed]
- Section 230
- [Repealed]
- Section 240
- Quiescently Frozen Confection; Identity; Label Statement of Optional Ingredients; Quiescently Frozen Confection Mix
- Section 250
- [Repealed]
- Section 260
- Quiescently Frozen Dairy Confection; Identity; Label Statement of Optional Ingredients; Quiescently Frozen Dairy Confection Mix
- Section 270
- [Repealed]
- Section 280
- Manufactured Desserts Mix; Identity; Label Statement of Optional Ingredients
- Section 290
- Mellorine; Identity; Label Statement of Ingredients; Mellorine Mix
- Section 300
- [Repealed]
- Section 310
- Parevine; Parevine Mix
- Section 320
- [Repealed]
- Section 330
- Lowfat Parevine; Lowfat Parevine Mix
- Section 340
- [Repealed]
- Section 350
- Freezer Made Milk Shake; Identity; Label Statement of Optional Ingredients; Freezer Made Milk Shake Mix
- Section 360
- [Repealed]
- Section 370
- Freezer Made Shake Mix
- Section 380
- Frozen Desserts; Identity
- Section 390
- Imitation Frozen Desserts; Identity; Prohibitions, Exceptions, Filings Confidential
- Section 400
- [Repealed]
- Part IV
- Adulterated or Misbranded Milk, Milk Products, Frozen Desserts or Frozen Desserts Mix
- Section 410
- Prohibition
- Part V
- Permits
- Section 420
- Issuing, Suspension and Revocation of Permits
- Part VI
- Labeling
- Section 430
- Name and Address of Manufacturer, Statement of Quantity, Product Identity and Optional Ingredients
- Part VII
- Inspection of Frozen Desserts Plants and Frozen Desserts Retail Establishments
- Section 440
- Frequency, Filing of Inspection Reports and Confidentiality
- Part VIII
- Product Test Procedures and Quality Requirements - The Examination of Frozen Desserts and Their Ingredients
- Section 450
- Product Test Procedures and the Examination of Frozen Desserts and Their Ingredients
- Section 460
- Quality Standards for Pasteurized Dairy Ingredients, Pasteurized and Unpasteurized Mixes or Frozen Desserts
- Part IX
- Enforcement; Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts Bacteriological, Cooling and Pasteurization Standards
- Section 470
- Written Notices, Removal of Products from Sale and Permit Suspension
- Part X
- Specifications for Permitted Frozen Dessert Plants Premises, Buildings, Facilities, Equipment and Utensils
- Section 480
- Plant Premises
- Section 490
- Building
- Section 500
- Facilities
- Section 510
- Equipment and Utensils
- Part XI
- Vehicles; Frozen Dessert Retail Establishments; Reconstitution of Powder or Dry Frozen Desserts Mix
- Section 520
- Vehicles
- Section 530
- Frozen Desserts Retail Establishments
- Section 540
- Frozen Desserts Retail Establishments Which Reconstitute Powder or Dry Frozen Desserts Mix
- Part XII
- Plant Operations
- Section 550
- Pasteurization of Frozen Dessert Mix
- Section 560
- Cooling
- Section 570
- Storage
- Section 580
- Packaging and Labeling
- Section 590
- Returns
- Section 600
- Lubricants
- Part XIII
- Personnel Cleanliness and Health
- Section 610
- Cleanliness
- Section 620
- Health
- Part XIV
- Records Required to be Kept by Plants
- Section 630
- Availability
- Section 640
- Water Supply Test Records
- Section 650
- Pasteurization and C-I-P Recorder Charts
- Section 660
- Employee Medical Certificates
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-510)
- DIBR
- Documents Incorporated by Reference (2VAC5-510)
- Chapter 520
- Rules and Regulations Governing Testing of Milk for Milkfat, Protein, and Lactose Content by Automated Instrument MethodsRead all
- Section 10
- Definitions
- Section 20
- Automated Instrument Methods and Procedures
- Section 30
- Permits
- Section 40
- Reference Method
- Section 50
- Records
- Section 60
- Obstructing Commissioner
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-520)
- Chapter 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]Read all
- Section 10
- [Repealed]
- Chapter 531
- Regulations Governing Milk for Manufacturing PurposesRead all
- Section 10
- Definitions
- Section 20
- Standardized Cheeses and Related Products
- Section 30
- Nonstandardized Cheese and Related Products
- Section 40
- Adulterated or Misbranded Milk or Dairy Products
- Section 50
- Permits
- Section 60
- Labeling
- Section 70
- Standards for Milk and Dairy Products
- Section 80
- Requirements for Small-Scale Cheese Plants
- Section 90
- Animal Health
- Section 100
- Construction Plans for Dairy Farms and Dairy Plants
- Section 110
- Dairy Products Which May Be Sold
- Section 120
- Personnel Health
- Section 130
- Procedure When Infection Is Suspected
- Section 140
- Interpretation and Enforcement
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-531)
- DIBR
- Documents Incorporated by Reference (2VAC5-531)
- Chapter 540
- Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Carbonated and Still Water Bottling Plants and Beverages [Repealed]Read all
- Section 10
- [Repealed]
- Section 20
- [Repealed]
- Section 30
- [Repealed]
- Section 40
- [Repealed]
- Section 50
- [Repealed]
- Section 60
- [Repealed]
- Section 70
- [Repealed]
- Chapter 550
- Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Tolerances and Prohibitions Applicable to SausageRead all
- Section 10
- Sausage
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-550)
- Chapter 560
- Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Labeling and Sale of Infant FormulaRead all
- Section 10
- Infant Formulas
- Section 20
- Basis for Expiration Date
- Section 30
- Supply Scientific Data Establishing Expiration Date
- Section 40
- Expiration Date Required on Every Carton, Container, or Consumer Package
- Section 50
- Misbranding
- Section 60
- Special Formulation
- Section 70
- Sale of a Product Unfit for Food
- FORMS
- [Repealed]
- Chapter 570
- Rules and Regulations Defining Standards for Grades/Sizes of Shell EggsRead all
- Section 10
- Grade Aa Eggs
- Section 20
- Grade a Eggs
- Section 30
- Grade B Eggs
- Section 40
- Ungraded Eggs
- Section 50
- Loss, Inedible or Leaker Eggs
- Section 60
- Weight Classes
- Section 70
- Egg Case and Container Markings
- Section 80
- Requirement for Eggs Being Processed, Transported, or Stored
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-570)
- Chapter 580
- Rules and Regulations Pertaining to the Sanitary and Operating Requirements in Retail Food Stores [Repealed]Read all
- Section 10
- [Repealed]
- Section 20
- [Repealed]
- Section 30
- [Repealed]
- Section 40
- [Repealed]
- Section 50
- [Repealed]
- Section 60
- [Repealed]
- Section 70
- [Repealed]
- Section 80
- [Repealed]
- Section 90
- [Repealed]
- Section 100
- [Repealed]
- Section 110
- [Repealed]
- Section 120
- [Repealed]
- Section 130
- [Repealed]
- Section 140
- [Repealed]
- Section 150
- [Repealed]
- Section 160
- [Repealed]
- Section 170
- [Repealed]
- Section 180
- [Repealed]
- Section 190
- [Repealed]
- Section 200
- [Repealed]
- Section 210
- [Repealed]
- Section 220
- [Repealed]
- Section 230
- [Repealed]
- Section 240
- [Repealed]
- Section 250
- [Repealed]
- Section 260
- [Repealed]
- Section 270
- [Repealed]
- Section 280
- [Repealed]
- Section 290
- [Repealed]
- Section 300
- [Repealed]
- Section 310
- [Repealed]
- Chapter 585
- Retail Food Establishment RegulationsRead all
- Part I
- Purpose and Definitions
- Article 1
- Title, Intent, Scope
- Section 10
- Retail Food Establishment Regulations
- Section 15
- [Repealed]
- Section 20
- Food Safety, Illness Prevention, and Honest Presentation
- Section 30
- Statement
- Article 2
- Definitions
- Section 40
- Definitions
- Part II
- Management and Personnel
- Article 1
- Supervision
- Section 50
- Assignment
- Section 60
- Demonstration
- Section 65
- Certified Food Protection Manager
- Section 67
- Food Protection Manager Certification
- Section 70
- Duties of Person in Charge
- Article 2
- Employee Health
- Section 80
- Responsibility of Operator, Person in Charge, and Conditional Employees
- Section 90
- Exclusions and Restrictions
- Section 100
- Removal, Adjustment, or Retention of Exclusions and Restrictions
- Section 110
- [Repealed]
- Section 120
- [Repealed]
- Article 3
- Personal Cleanliness
- Section 130
- Clean Condition of Hands and Arms
- Section 140
- Cleaning Procedure of Hands and Arms
- Section 150
- [Repealed]
- Section 160
- When to Wash
- Section 170
- Where to Wash
- Section 180
- Hand Antiseptics
- Section 190
- Maintenance of Fingernails
- Section 200
- Prohibition of Jewelry
- Section 210
- Clean Condition of Outer Clothing
- Article 4
- Hygienic Practices
- Section 220
- Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
- Section 230
- Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, and Mouth
- Section 235
- Use of Bandages, Finger Cots, or Finger Stalls
- Section 235
- Use of Bandages, Finger Cots, or Finger Stalls
- Section 240
- Effectiveness of Hair Restraints
- Section 250
- Handling of Animals Prohibited
- Section 255
- Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
- Part III
- Food
- Article 1
- Characteristics
- Section 260
- Safe, Unadulterated, and Honestly Presented
- Article 2
- Sources, Specifications, and Original Containers and Records
- Section 270
- Compliance with Food Law
- Section 280
- Food in a Hermetically Sealed Container
- Section 290
- Fluid Milk and Milk Products
- Section 295
- Juice Treated
- Section 300
- Fish
- Section 310
- Molluscan Shellfish
- Section 320
- Wild Mushrooms
- Section 330
- Game Animals
- Section 340
- Temperature
- Section 350
- Additives
- Section 360
- Eggs
- Section 370
- Eggs and Milk Products, Pasteurized
- Section 380
- Package Integrity
- Section 390
- Ice
- Section 400
- Shucked Shellfish, Packaging and Identification
- Section 410
- Shellstock Identification
- Section 420
- Shellstock; Condition
- Section 430
- Molluscan Shellfish; Original Container
- Section 440
- Shellstock; Maintaining Identification
- Article 3
- Protection from Contamination after Receiving
- Section 450
- Preventing Contamination from Hands
- Section 460
- Preventing Contamination When Tasting
- Section 470
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
- Section 480
- Food Storage Containers; Identified with Common Name of Food
- Section 490
- Pasteurized Eggs; Substitute for Raw Eggs for Certain Recipes and Populations
- Section 500
- Protection from Unapproved Additives
- Section 510
- Washing Fruits and Vegetables
- Section 520
- Ice Used As Exterior Coolant Prohibited As Ingredient
- Section 530
- Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice
- Section 540
- Food Contact with Equipment and Utensils
- Section 550
- In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
- Section 560
- Linens and Napkins, Use Limitation
- Section 570
- Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
- Section 580
- Gloves, Use Limitation
- Section 590
- Using Clean Tableware for Second Portions and Refills
- Section 600
- Refilling Returnables
- Section 610
- Food Storage
- Section 620
- Food Storage; Prohibited Areas
- Section 630
- Vended Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food; Original Container
- Section 640
- Food Preparation
- Section 650
- Food Display
- Section 660
- Condiments; Protection
- Section 670
- Consumer Self-Service Operations
- Section 680
- Returned Food and Reservice of Food
- Section 690
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
- Article 4
- Destruction of Organisms of Public Health Concern
- Section 700
- Raw Animal Foods
- Section 710
- Microwave Cooking
- Section 720
- Plant Food Cooking for Hot Holding
- Section 725
- Noncontinuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods
- Section 730
- Parasite Destruction
- Section 740
- Records; Creation and Retention
- Section 750
- [Repealed]
- Section 755
- Preparation for Immediate Service
- Section 760
- Reheating for Hot Holding
- Section 765
- Treating Juice
- Article 5
- Limitation of Growth of Organisms of Public Health Concern
- Section 770
- Frozen Food
- Section 780
- Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Slacking
- Section 790
- Thawing
- Section 800
- Cooling
- Section 810
- Cooling Methods
- Section 820
- Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding
- Section 830
- Ready-To-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food; Date Marking
- Section 840
- Ready-To-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food; Disposition
- Section 850
- Time As a Public Health Control
- Section 860
- Variance Requirement
- Section 870
- Reduced Oxygen Packaging without a Variance; Criteria
- Article 6
- Food Identity, Presentation, and On-Premises Labeling
- Section 880
- Standards of Identity
- Section 890
- Honestly Presented
- Section 900
- Food Labels
- Section 910
- Other Forms of Information
- Section 920
- (Reserved)
- Section 930
- Consumer Advisory; Consumption of Animal Foods That Are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens
- Article 7
- Contaminated Food
- Section 940
- Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe, Adulterated, or Contaminated Food
- Article 8
- Special Requirements for Highly Susceptible Populations
- Section 950
- Pasteurized Foods, Prohibited Reservice, and Prohibited Food
- Part IV
- Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
- Article 1
- Materials for Construction and Repair
- Section 960
- Multiuse, Characteristics
- Section 970
- Cast Iron, Use Limitation
- Section 980
- Lead Use Limitation
- Section 990
- Copper, Use Limitation
- Section 1000
- Galvanized Metal, Use Limitation
- Section 1010
- Sponges, Use Limitation
- Section 1020
- [Repealed]
- Section 1030
- [Repealed]
- Section 1040
- Wood, Use Limitation
- Section 1050
- Nonstick Coatings, Use Limitation
- Section 1060
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
- Section 1070
- Single-Service and Single-Use, Characteristics
- Article 2
- Design and Construction
- Section 1080
- Equipment and Utensils
- Section 1090
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices
- Section 1100
- Food-Contact Surfaces; Cleanability
- Section 1110
- Cip Equipment
- Section 1120
- "V" Threads, Use Limitation
- Section 1130
- Hot Oil Filtering Equipment
- Section 1140
- Can Openers
- Section 1150
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
- Section 1160
- Kick Plates; Removable
- Section 1170
- Ventilation Hood Systems; Filters
- Section 1180
- Temperature Measuring Devices; Food
- Section 1190
- Temperature Measuring Devices; Ambient Air and Water
- Section 1200
- Pressure Measuring Devices, Mechanical Warewashing Equipment
- Section 1210
- Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention
- Section 1220
- Equipment Openings, Closures and Deflectors
- Section 1230
- Dispensing Equipment, Protection of Equipment and Food
- Section 1240
- Vending Machine, Vending Stage Closure
- Section 1250
- Bearings and Gear Boxes, Leakproof
- Section 1260
- Beverage Tubing, Separation
- Section 1270
- Ice Units, Separation of Drains
- Section 1280
- Condenser Unit, Separation
- Section 1290
- Can Openers on Vending Machines
- Section 1300
- Molluscan Shellfish Tanks
- Section 1310
- Vending Machines, Automatic Shutoff
- Section 1320
- Temperature Measuring Devices
- Section 1330
- Warewashing Machine, Data Plate Operating Specifications
- Section 1340
- Warewashing Machines, Internal Baffles
- Section 1350
- Warewashing Machines, Temperature Measuring Devices
- Section 1360
- Manual Warewashing Equipment, Heaters and Baskets
- Section 1370
- Warewashing Machines, Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers
- Section 1380
- Warewashing Machines, Flow Pressure Device
- Section 1390
- Warewashing Sinks and Drainboards, Self-Draining
- Section 1400
- Equipment Compartments, Drainage
- Section 1410
- Vending Machines, Liquid Waste Products
- Section 1420
- Case Lot Handling Apparatuses, Movability
- Section 1430
- Vending Machine Doors and Openings
- Section 1435
- Food Equipment, Certification and Classification
- Section 1440
- [Repealed]
- Article 3
- Numbers and Capacities
- Section 1450
- Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities
- Section 1460
- Manual Warewashing, Sink Compartment Requirements
- Section 1470
- Drainboards
- Section 1480
- Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy
- Section 1490
- Clothes Washers and Dryers
- Section 1500
- Utensils, Consumer Self-Service
- Section 1510
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices
- Section 1520
- Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing
- Section 1530
- Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
- Section 1535
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers; Availability
- Article 4
- Location and Installation
- Section 1540
- Equipment, Clothes Washers and Dryers, and Storage Cabinets, Contamination Prevention
- Section 1550
- Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing
- Section 1560
- Fixed Equipment, Elevation or Sealing
- Article 5
- Maintenance and Operation
- Section 1570
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
- Section 1580
- Cutting Surfaces
- Section 1590
- Microwave Ovens
- Section 1600
- Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency
- Section 1610
- Warewashing Machines, Manufacturers' Operating Instructions
- Section 1620
- Warewashing Sinks, Use Limitation
- Section 1630
- Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Agents
- Section 1640
- Warewashing Equipment, Clean Solutions
- Section 1650
- Manual Warewashing Equipment, Wash Solution Temperature
- Section 1660
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Wash Solution Temperature
- Section 1670
- Manual Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures
- Section 1680
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures
- Section 1690
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Sanitization Pressure
- Section 1700
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, Ph, Concentration, and Hardness
- Section 1710
- Manual Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Using Detergent-Sanitizers
- Section 1720
- Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration
- Section 1730
- Good Repair and Calibration
- Section 1740
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Required Use
- Section 1750
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation
- Section 1760
- Shells, Use Limitation
- Article 6
- Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils
- Section 1770
- Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
- Section 1780
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils
- Section 1790
- Cooking and Baking Equipment
- Section 1800
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
- Section 1810
- Dry Cleaning
- Section 1820
- Precleaning
- Section 1830
- Loading of Soiled Items, Warewashing Machines
- Section 1840
- Wet Cleaning
- Section 1850
- Washing, Procedures for Alternative Manual Warewashing Equipment
- Section 1860
- Rinsing Procedures
- Section 1870
- [Repealed]
- Article 7
- Sanitization of Equipment and Utensils
- Section 1880
- [Repealed]
- Article 7
- Sanitization of Equipment and Utensils
- Section 1885
- Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils
- Section 1890
- Before Use After Cleaning
- Section 1900
- Hot Water and Chemical
- Article 8
- Laundering
- Section 1910
- Clean Linens
- Section 1920
- Specifications
- Section 1930
- Storage of Soiled Linens
- Section 1940
- Mechanical Washing
- Section 1950
- Use of Laundry Facilities
- Article 9
- Protection of Clean Items
- Section 1960
- Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
- Section 1970
- Wiping Cloths, Air-Drying Locations
- Section 1980
- Food-Contact Surfaces
- Section 1990
- Equipment
- Section 2000
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
- Section 2010
- Prohibitions
- Section 2020
- Kitchenware and Tableware
- Section 2030
- Soiled and Clean Tableware
- Section 2040
- Preset Tableware
- Section 2045
- Rinsing Equipment and Utensils After Cleaning
- Part V
- Water, Plumbing, and Waste
- Article 1
- Water
- Section 2050
- Approved System
- Section 2060
- System Flushing and Disinfection
- Section 2070
- Bottled Drinking Water
- Section 2080
- Pure Water Standards
- Section 2090
- Nonpotable Water
- Section 2100
- Sampling
- Section 2110
- Sample Report
- Section 2120
- Capacity
- Section 2130
- Pressure
- Section 2140
- (Reserved)
- Section 2150
- Distribution, Delivery, and Retention System
- Section 2160
- Alternative Water Supply
- Article 2
- Plumbing System
- Section 2170
- Approved Materials
- Section 2180
- Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures
- Section 2190
- Handwashing Sink, Water Temperature, and Flow
- Section 2200
- Backflow Prevention, Air Gap
- Section 2210
- Backflow Prevention Device, Design Standard
- Section 2220
- Conditioning Device, Design
- Section 2230
- Handwashing Sinks, Numbers and Capacities
- Section 2240
- Toilets and Urinals
- Section 2250
- Service Sink
- Section 2260
- Backflow Prevention Device, When Required
- Section 2270
- Backflow Prevention Device, Carbonator
- Section 2280
- Handwashing Sinks, Locations
- Section 2290
- Backflow Prevention Device, Location
- Section 2300
- Conditioning Device, Location
- Section 2310
- Using a Handwashing Sink
- Section 2320
- Prohibiting a Cross Connection
- Section 2330
- Scheduling Inspection and Service for a Water System Device
- Section 2340
- Water Reservoir of Fogging Devices, Cleaning
- Section 2350
- System Maintained in Good Repair
- Article 3
- Mobile Water Tank and Mobile Food Establishment Water Tank
- Section 2360
- Approved Materials
- Section 2370
- Enclosed System, Sloped to Drain
- Section 2380
- Inspection and Cleaning Port, Protected and Secured
- Section 2390
- "V" Type Threads, Use Limitation
- Section 2400
- Tank Vent, Protected
- Section 2410
- Inlet and Outlet, Sloped to Drain
- Section 2420
- Hose, Construction and Identification
- Section 2430
- Filter, Compressed Air
- Section 2440
- Protective Cover or Device
- Section 2450
- Mobile Food Establishment Tank Inlet
- Section 2460
- System Flushing and Sanitization
- Section 2470
- Using a Pump and Hoses, Backflow Prevention
- Section 2480
- Protecting Inlet, Outlet, and Hose Fitting
- Section 2490
- Tank, Pump, and Hoses, Dedication
- Article 4
- Sewage, Other Liquid Waste, and Rainwater
- Section 2500
- Mobile Holding Tank Capacity and Drainage
- Section 2505
- Establishment Drainage System
- Section 2510
- [Repealed]
- Section 2520
- Backflow Prevention
- Section 2530
- Grease Trap
- Section 2540
- Conveying Sewage
- Section 2550
- Removing Mobile Food Establishment Wastes
- Section 2560
- Flushing a Waste Retention Tank
- Section 2570
- Approved Sewage Disposal System
- Section 2580
- Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
- Article 5
- Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables
- Section 2590
- [Repealed]
- Section 2595
- Indoor Storage Area
- Section 2600
- Outdoor Storage Surface
- Section 2610
- Outdoor Enclosure
- Section 2620
- Receptacles
- Section 2630
- Receptacles in Vending Machines
- Section 2640
- Outside Receptacles
- Section 2650
- Storage Areas, Rooms, and Receptacles, Capacity and Availability
- Section 2660
- Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
- Section 2670
- Cleaning Implements and Supplies
- Section 2680
- Storage Areas, Redeeming Machines, Receptacles and Waste Handling Units, Location
- Section 2690
- Storing Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables
- Section 2700
- Areas, Enclosures, and Receptacles, Good Repair
- Section 2710
- Outside Storage Prohibitions
- Section 2720
- Covering Receptacles
- Section 2730
- Using Drain Plugs
- Section 2740
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures
- Section 2750
- Cleaning Receptacles
- Section 2760
- Removal Frequency
- Section 2770
- Receptacles or Vehicles
- Section 2780
- Community or Individual Facility
- Part VI
- Physical Facilities
- Article 1
- Materials for Construction and Repair
- Section 2790
- Indoor Areas; Surface Characteristics
- Section 2800
- Outdoor Areas; Surface Characteristics
- Article 2
- Design, Construction, and Installation
- Section 2810
- Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Cleanability
- Section 2820
- Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Utility Lines
- Section 2830
- Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
- Section 2840
- Floor Carpeting, Restrictions and Installation
- Section 2850
- Floor Covering, Mats and Duckboards
- Section 2860
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings
- Section 2870
- Walls and Ceilings, Attachments
- Section 2880
- Walls and Ceilings, Studs, Joists, and Rafters
- Section 2890
- Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
- Section 2900
- Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning System Vents
- Section 2910
- Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation
- Section 2920
- Toilet Rooms, Enclosed
- Section 2930
- Outer Openings, Protected
- Section 2940
- Exterior Walls and Roofs, Protective Barrier
- Section 2950
- Outdoor Food Vending Areas, Overhead Protection
- Section 2960
- Outdoor Servicing Areas, Overhead Protection
- Section 2970
- Outdoor Walking and Driving Surfaces, Graded to Drain
- Section 2980
- Outdoor Refuse Areas, Curbed and Graded to Drain
- Section 2990
- Private Homes and Living or Sleeping Quarters, Use Prohibition
- Section 3000
- Living or Sleeping Quarters, Separation
- Article 3
- Numbers and Capacities
- Section 3010
- [Repealed]
- Section 3020
- Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
- Section 3030
- Hand Drying Provision
- Section 3040
- Handwashing Aids and Devices, Use Restrictions
- Section 3045
- Handwashing Signage
- Section 3047
- Disposable Towels, Waste Receptacle
- Section 3050
- [Repealed]
- Section 3060
- [Repealed]
- Section 3070
- Toilet Tissue, Availability
- Section 3080
- Lighting, Intensity
- Section 3090
- Ventilation, Mechanical
- Section 3100
- Dressing Areas and Lockers, Designation
- Section 3110
- [Repealed]
- Article 4
- Location and Placement
- Section 3120
- [Repealed]
- Section 3130
- Toilet Rooms, Convenience and Accessibility
- Section 3140
- Employee Accommodations, Designated Areas
- Section 3150
- Distressed Merchandise, Segregation and Location
- Section 3160
- [Repealed]
- Article 5
- Maintenance and Operation
- Section 3170
- Repairing
- Section 3180
- Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
- Section 3190
- Cleaning Floors, Dustless Methods
- Section 3200
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
- Section 3210
- Cleaning Maintenance Tools, Preventing Contamination
- Section 3220
- Drying Mops
- Section 3230
- Absorbent Materials on Floors, Use Limitation
- Section 3240
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures
- Section 3250
- Closing Toilet Room Doors
- Section 3260
- Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers
- Section 3270
- Controlling Pests
- Section 3280
- Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests
- Section 3290
- Storing Maintenance Tools
- Section 3300
- Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
- Section 3310
- Prohibiting Animals
- Part VII
- Poisonous or Toxic Materials
- Article 1
- Labeling and Identification
- Section 3320
- Original Containers - Identifying Information, Prominence
- Section 3330
- Working Containers - Common Name
- Article 2
- Operational Supplies and Applications
- Section 3340
- Storage, Separation
- Section 3350
- Presence and Use Restriction
- Section 3360
- Conditions of Use
- Section 3370
- Poisonous or Toxic Material Containers
- Section 3380
- Sanitizers, Criteria
- Section 3390
- Chemicals for Washing, Treating, Storing, and Processing Fruits and Vegetables, Criteria
- Section 3400
- Boiler Water Additives, Criteria
- Section 3410
- Drying Agents, Criteria
- Section 3420
- Lubricants - Incidental Food Contact, Criteria
- Section 3430
- Restricted Use Pesticides, Criteria
- Section 3440
- Rodent Bait Stations
- Section 3450
- Tracking Powders, Pest Control and Monitoring
- Section 3460
- Medicines - Restriction and Storage
- Section 3470
- Refrigerated Medicines, Storage
- Section 3480
- First Aid Supplies, Storage.
- Section 3490
- Other Personal Care Items, Storage
- Article 3
- Stock and Retail Sale
- Section 3500
- Storage and Display, Separation
- Part VIII
- Compliance and Enforcement
- Article 1
- Applicability of Chapter
- Section 3510
- Public Health Protection
- Section 3520
- Preventing Health Hazards, Provision for Conditions Not Addressed
- Section 3530
- (Reserved)
- Section 3540
- Variances, Modifications and Waivers
- Section 3541
- Documentation of Proposed Variance and Justification
- Section 3542
- Conformance with Approved Procedures
- Section 3550
- (Reserved)
- Section 3560
- (Reserved)
- Section 3570
- (Reserved)
- Section 3580
- (Reserved)
- Section 3590
- (Reserved)
- Article 2
- Plan Submission and Approval
- Section 3600
- Facility and Operating Plans - When Plans Are Required
- Section 3610
- Contents of the Plans and Specifications
- Section 3620
- When a Haccp Plan Is Required
- Section 3630
- Contents of a Haccp Plan
- Section 3640
- Confidentiality - Trade Secrets
- Section 3650
- Preoperational Inspections
- Article 3
- Conditions to Operate
- Section 3655
- [Repealed]
- Section 3660
- [Repealed]
- Section 3740
- Responsibilities of the Department
- Section 3740
- Responsibilities of the Department
- Section 3750
- Responsibilities of the Operator
- Section 3750
- Responsibilities of the Operator
- Article 4
- Inspection and Correction of Violations
- Section 3800
- Frequency, Establishing Inspection Interval
- Section 3810
- Performance-Based and Risk-Based Inspections
- Section 3815
- Competency of Inspectors
- Section 3820
- Access Allowed at Reasonable Times
- Section 3830
- Refusal, Notification of Right to Access, and Final Request for Access
- Section 3840
- Refusal, Reporting
- Section 3850
- Inspection Order to Gain Access
- Section 3860
- Documenting Information and Observations
- Section 3870
- Specifying Time Frame for Corrections
- Section 3880
- Issuing Report and Obtaining Acknowledgment of Receipt
- Section 3890
- Refusal to Sign Acknowledgment
- Section 3900
- Public Information
- Section 3910
- Imminent Health Hazard, Ceasing Operations and Reporting
- Section 3920
- Resumption of Operations
- Section 3930
- Priority or Priority Foundation Item, Timely Correction
- Section 3940
- Verification and Documentation of Correction
- Section 3950
- Core Items, Timely Correction
- Section 3960
- (Reserved)
- Article 5
- Prevention of Foodborne Disease Transmission by Employees
- Section 4040
- Investigation and Control, Obtaining Information: Personal History of Illness, Medical Examination, and Specimen Analysis
- Section 4050
- Restriction or Exclusion of Food Employee or Closure of Food Establishment
- Section 4060
- Restriction or Exclusion Order: Warning or Hearing Not Required, Information Required in Order
- Section 4070
- Release of Food Employee from Restriction or Exclusion
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-585)
- DIBR
- Documents Incorporated by Reference (2VAC5-585)
- Chapter 590
- Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Tolerances and Prohibitions Applicable to Ground BeefRead all
- Section 10
- Ground Beef
- Section 20
- Labeling and Fat Declaration Requirements
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-590)
- Chapter 595
- Regulations Governing the Manufacturing and Sale of Products That Contain Industrial Hemp Extracts Intended for Human ConsumptionRead all
- Section 10
- Definitions
- Section 20
- Regulated Articles
- Section 30
- Inspection Required
- Section 40
- General Requirements
- Section 50
- Laboratory Testing Required for Contaminants and Phytochemicals of an Industrial Hemp Extract or a Food Containing an Industrial Hemp Extract
- Section 60
- Labeling of Industrial Hemp Extracts and Foods Containing an Industrial Hemp Extract
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-595)
- Chapter 600
- Regulations Pertaining to Food for Human ConsumptionRead all
- Section 5
- Petitions
- Section 10
- Adoption by Reference
- Chapter 610
- Rules Governing the Solicitation of ContributionsRead all
- Part I
- Definitions
- Section 10
- Definitions
- Part II
- Rules Governing Charitable and Civic Organizations
- Section 20
- Initial Registration
- Section 30
- Annual Registration
- Section 35
- Disclosures Required of Charitable or Civic Organizations
- Section 40
- Exemption from Annual Registration
- Section 50
- Discontinuance of Solicitations in Virginia
- Part III
- Rules Governing a Professional Fund-Raising Counsel
- Section 60
- Registration of a Professional Fund-Raising Counsel
- Part IV
- Rules Governing a Professional Solicitor
- Section 70
- Rules Governing a Professional Solicitor
- Part V
- General Provisions
- Section 80
- General Provisions
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-610)
- Chapter 620
- Requirements Pertaining to the Establishment of the Dangerous Dog RegistryRead all
- Part I
- Definition
- Section 10
- [Repealed]
- Section 20
- Definition
- Part II
- Registration, Renewal, and Notifications
- Section 30
- Initial Registration Requirements
- Section 40
- [Repealed]
- Section 50
- Renewal Registration Procedures and Requirements
- Section 60
- [Repealed]
- Section 70
- Dangerous Dog Tag
- Section 80
- Notification Requirements for Dangerous Dog Incidents
- Section 90
- Notification Requirements for Change of Address or Contact Information; Updated Information
- Part III
- Virginia Dangerous Dog Registry
- Section 100
- Operation and Maintenance of the Dangerous Dog Registry
- Section 110
- Local Treasurers to Remit a Portion of Fees Collected to the State Veterinarian
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-620)
- Chapter 670
- Regulations Governing Pesticide Product Registration, Handling, Storage, and Disposal under Authority of the Virginia Pesticide Control ActRead all
- Section 10
- Definitions
- Section 20
- Language to Be Used
- Section 30
- Label
- Section 40
- Ingredient Statement
- Section 50
- Pesticides Highly Toxic to Humans
- Section 60
- Warning or Precautionary Statements
- Section 70
- Registration
- Section 80
- Coloration and Discoloration
- Section 90
- Misbranding; False or Misleading Statements
- Section 100
- Enforcement
- Section 110
- Notice of Judgment
- Section 120
- Products for Experimental Use
- Section 130
- Exemption
- Section 140
- Declaration of Pests
- Section 150
- Handling and Storage
- Section 160
- Disposal
- Section 170
- Application and Equipment
- Section 180
- Cancellation Authority
- Section 190
- Restricted Pesticides
- Section 200
- Additional Requirements for Highly Hazardous Pesticides
- Section 210
- Service Container Labeling
- Section 220
- Mixtures
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-670)
- Chapter 675
- Regulations Governing Pesticide Fees Charged by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer ServicesRead all
- Part I
- Definitions
- Section 10
- Definitions
- Part II
- Fees
- Section 20
- Pesticide Product Registration Fee; Registration of New Pesticide Products; Renewal of Pesticide Product Registration
- Section 30
- Commercial Applicator Certificate Fee
- Section 40
- Registered Technician Certificate Fee
- Section 50
- Business License Fee
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-675)
- Chapter 680
- Regulations Governing Licensing of Pesticide Businesses Operating under Authority of the Virginia Pesticide Control ActRead all
- Part I
- Definitions
- Section 10
- Definitions
- Part II
- Procedures for Obtaining a Business License
- Section 20
- General Requirements for All Pesticide Businesses; Exemptions
- Section 30
- Business Licensing Requirements for Commercial Applicators
- Section 40
- Business Licensing Requirements for Pest Management Consultants
- Part III
- Recordkeeping
- Section 50
- General Recordkeeping Requirements
- Section 60
- Recordkeeping of Restricted Use Pesticide Sales by Pesticide Businesses
- Section 65
- Recordkeeping of Pesticide Applications by Licensed Pesticide Businesses
- Section 70
- Recordkeeping of Pesticide Applications by Pesticide Businesses
- Part IV
- Evidence of Financial Responsibility
- Section 80
- Evidence of Financial Responsibility Required of a Licensed Pesticide Business
- Part V
- Revocation, Suspension or Denial of Business Licenses
- Section 90
- Revocation of a Business License
- Section 100
- Summary Suspension by Commissioner
- Section 110
- Denial of License by the Commissioner
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-680)
- Chapter 685
- Regulations Governing Pesticide Applicator Certification under Authority of Virginia Pesticide Control ActRead all
- Part I
- Definitions
- Section 10
- Definitions
- Part II
- Certification of Pesticide Applicators
- Section 20
- General Requirements for Certification
- Section 30
- Specific Certification Requirements for Commercial Applicators
- Section 40
- Specific Certification Requirements for Private Applicators
- Section 50
- Certification Procedures for Registered Technicians
- Section 60
- Persons Exempt from Certification
- Part III
- Categories of Pesticide Applicator Certification
- Section 65
- Category for Registered Technician Certification
- Section 70
- Categories for Commercial Applicator Certification
- Section 80
- Categories for Private Applicator Certification
- Part IV
- Knowledge Required for Certification of Pesticide Applicators
- Section 90
- Determination of General Knowledge and Qualifications for Private and Commercial Applicators and Registered Technicians
- Section 100
- Specific Knowledge Required for the Categories of Commercial Applicators
- Section 110
- Specific Knowledge Required for the Categories of Private Applicators
- Section 120
- Specific Knowledge Required for Registered Technicians
- Part V
- Renewal of Certification and Certificates
- Section 130
- Renewal of Certification
- Section 140
- Reexamination
- Part VI
- Suspension and Revocation of Certificates
- Section 150
- Summary Suspension by Commissioner
- Section 160
- Revocation of Certificate by the Board
- Part VII
- Reporting of Pesticide Accidents, Incidents, or Loss
- Section 170
- Reporting of Pesticide Accidents and Incidents
- Part VIII
- Reciprocal Agreement
- Section 180
- Issuance of a Certificate on a Reciprocal Basis
- Section 190
- Reciprocal Recertification
- Part IX
- Recordkeeping
- Section 200
- General Recordkeeping Requirements for Commercial Applicators Not for Hire and Registered Technicians Not for Hire
- Section 210
- Specific Recordkeeping Requirements for Commercial Applicators Not for Hire and Registered Technicians Not for Hire
- FORMS
- Forms (2VAC5-685)
- Chapter 690
- Regulations for Pesticide Containers and Containment under Authority of the Virginia Pesticide Control ActRead all
- Part I
- General
- Section 10
- Scope
- Section 20
- Definitions
- Part II
- Nonrefillable Container Standards: Container Design and Residue Removal
- Section 30
- General Provisions
- Section 40
- Scope of Pesticide Products Included
- Section 50
- Nonrefillable Container Standards
- Section 60
- Reporting and Recordkeeping
- Part III
- Refillable Container Standards: Container Design
- Section 70
- General Provisions
- Section 80
- Scope of Pesticide Products Included
- Section 90
- Refillable Container Standards
- Section 100
- Reporting
- Part IV
- Standards for Repackaging Pesticide Products into Refillable Containers
- Section 110
- General Provisions
- Section 120
- Scope of Pesticide Products Included
- Section 130
- Registrants Who Distribute or Sell Pesticide Products in Refillable Containers
- Section 140
- Registrants Who Distribute or Sell Pesticide Products to Refillers for Repackaging
- Section 150
- Refillers Who Are Not Registrants
- Part V
- Standards for Pesticide Containment Structures
- Section 160
- General Provisions
- Section 170
- Scope of Stationary Pesticide Containers Included
- Section 180
- Scope of Pesticide Dispensing Areas Included
- Section 190
- Definition of New and Existing Structures
- Section 200
- Design and Capacity Requirements for New Structures
- Section 210
- Design and Capacity Requirements for Existing Structures
- Section 220
- Operational, Inspection, and Maintenance Requirements for All New and Existing Containment Structures
- Section 230
- Combining a Containment Pad and a Secondary Containment Unit
- Section 240
- Recordkeeping
