Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services intends to consider repealing the following regulations: 2VAC5-540, Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Carbonated and Still Water Bottling Plants and Beverages. The purpose of the proposed action is to repeal the regulation as the essential elements of the regulation have already been incorporated into the Virginia Food Laws (Chapter 52 (§ 3.2-5200 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia).

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 3.2-5101 and 3.2-5121 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comments: Public comments may be submitted until 5 p.m. on September 30, 2009.

Agency Contact: James A. Morano, Review and Compliance Officer, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 786-3520, FAX (804) 371-7792, TTY (800) 828-1120, or email james.morano@vdacs.virginia.gov.