TITLE 2. AGRICULTURE

BOARD OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

REGISTRAR’S NOTICE: The Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services is claiming an exemption from the Administrative Process Act in accordance with § 2.2-4006 A 4 a of the Code of Virginia, which excludes regulations that are necessary to conform to changes in Virginia statutory law where no agency discretion is involved. The Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services will receive, consider and respond to petitions from any interested person at any time with respect to reconsideration or revision.

Final Regulation

Title of Regulation: 2VAC5-450. Rules and Regulations Relating to the Virginia Plants and Plant Products Inspection Law (amending 2VAC5-450-20).

Statutory Authority: § 3.2-109 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: March 4, 2009.

Agency Contact: Frank M. Fulgham, Program Manager, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 786-3515, FAX (804) 371-7793, TTY (800) 828-1120, or email frank.fulgham@vdacs.virginia.gov.

Summary:

The amendments update citations to reflect the recodification of Title 3.1 to Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia, which became effective October 1, 2008.

2VAC5-450-20. Nursery shipments out of the Commonwealth.

As authorized by Article 7 Chapter 38 (§ 3.1-188.32 3.2-3800 et seq.) of Chapter 13 of Title 3.1 3.2 of the Code of Virginia, known as the Plants and Plant Products Inspection Law, Narcissus plants, bulbs, and vegetable transplants destined for shipment out of the Commonwealth are nursery stock. Narcissus bulbs inspected during the growing season, and again after they are dug and cleaned, may be eligible for certification.

VA.R. Doc. No. R09-1713; Filed January 13, 2009, 11:26 a.m.