2VAC5-318 Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Pest Law - Thousand Cankers Disease

REGULATIONS

Vol. 28 Iss. 25 - August 13, 2012

TITLE 2. AGRICULTURE

BOARD OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Chapter 318

Final Regulation

Title of Regulation: 2VAC5-318. Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Pest Law - Thousand Cankers Disease (amending 2VAC5-318-50).

Statutory Authority: § 3.2-703 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: July 24, 2012.

Agency Contact: Erin Williams, Policy and Planning Coordinator, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone [phone], FAX [phone], TTY (800) 828-1120, or email [e-mail].

Summary:

The amendment adds the counties of Fairfax and Prince William and the independent cities of Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park to the Thousand Cankers Disease Quarantine. The amendments are necessary due to the detection of Thousand Cankers Disease in Fairfax and Prince William counties.

2VAC5-318-50. Regulated areas.

The following areas in Virginia are quarantined for Thousand Cankers Disease:

1. The entire counties of:

Chesterfield

Fairfax

Goochland

Hanover

Henrico

Powhatan

Prince William

2. The entire cities of:

Colonial Heights

Fairfax

Falls Church

Manassas

Manassas Park

Richmond

VA.R. Doc. No. R12-3342; Filed July 24, 2012, 2:04 p.m.