Title of Regulation: 2VAC5-335. Virginia Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine for Enforcement of the Virginia Pest Law (amending 2VAC5-335-50).

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

Effective Date: July 8, 2010.

Agency Contact: Larry M. Nichols, Program Manager, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 371-3515, FAX (804) 371-7793, or email larry.nichols@vdacs.virginia.gov.

Summary:

The amendment extends the regulated areas under the Virginia Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine due to the detection of adult Emerald Ash Borers in Frederick County. The current regulated area is changed by the addition of the counties of Frederick and Clarke and the city of Winchester. All other parts of the Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine remain unchanged.

2VAC5-335-50. Regulated areas.

The following areas in Virginia:

The entire counties of:

Arlington

Clarke

Fairfax

Fauquier

Frederick

Loudoun

Prince William

The entire independent cities of:

Alexandria

Fairfax City

Falls Church

Manassas

Manassas Park

Winchester