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2VAC5-60

CHAPTER 60
RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF LIVESTOCK MARKETS (REPEALED)

2VAC5-60-10

2VAC5-60-10. Definitions. (Repealed.)

The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Animal waste" means livestock or poultry excreta and associated feed losses, bedding, litter or other materials.

"Brucellosis" means a disease of cattle, goats, and swine caused by the bacterium Brucella.

"Cull pigs" means those swine offered for sale that do not pass veterinary health inspection.

"Department" means the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

"Feeder or breeder swine" means all swine except slaughter swine.

"Interstate health certificate" means a legible record covering the requirements for the importation of animals into the Commonwealth of Virginia, executed on an approved form of the state of origin and bearing the endorsement of the livestock health official of that state.

"Livestock" means farm animals kept for use and profit such as cattle, sheep, swine, goats, and horses.

"Livestock inspector" means an employee of the State Veterinarian who is assigned to each livestock market for the purpose of carrying out the orders of the State Veterinarian.

"Livestock market" means any premise where animals are habitually assembled for sale or exchange as outlined in § 3.2-6012 of the Code of Virginia.

"Official brucellosis test" means a blood serum test for brucellosis, commonly called the card test.

"Reactors" means those animals which react positive to the official test for brucellosis.

"Slaughter swine" means those swine offered for sale, sold or exchanged for immediate slaughter, which are shipped without diversion to a state or federally inspected slaughtering establishment for immediate slaughter.

"State Veterinarian" means a Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services veterinarian employed by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services who is responsible for the animal health programs in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

"State waters" means all waters of any river, creek, branch, lake, reservoir, pond, bay, roadstead, estuary, inlet, spring, well; and bodies of surface or underground water, natural or artificial, wholly or partially within or bordering the Commonwealth or within its jurisdiction.

2VAC5-60-20

2VAC5-60-20. Supervision of livestock markets. (Repealed.)

All livestock markets shall be under the jurisdiction of the State Veterinarian, with each market under the direct supervision of a State Regional Veterinarian during such time as the market is in operation or has any livestock on its premises. The State Regional Veterinarian shall assign a livestock inspector to each market in his region to:

1. Be present at all times during the actual operation of the market for the purpose of enforcing this chapter.

2. Periodically check the weigh scales and related activities at the market.

3. Make general inspection of all livestock on the market premises before the sale to determine their health status and make proper disposition of all sick or diseased livestock offered for sale in accordance with this chapter or other orders of the State Veterinarian.

4. Issue (he or an assigned veterinarian) all necessary certificates and permits, including those required for the lawful movement of livestock to and from the market and into other states.

5. Supervise the livestock identification procedures in effect at each market in support of official disease control programs.

6. Make a thorough inspection of the livestock market to determine if the premises are maintained in a clean, sanitary, and orderly manner.

2VAC5-60-30

2VAC5-60-30. Market sanitation. (Repealed.)

A. The livestock market premises shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary, and orderly manner at all times, and must be cleaned after each use. This cleaning shall apply to the exterior surroundings as well as to the interior pens, stalls, runways, and other structures. The market shall be disinfected on a monthly basis or as otherwise required by the State Veterinarian.

B. On the appointed date set for disinfecting the livestock market, all alleys, scales, docks, the sales ring, and pens in which livestock have been housed since the previous disinfection must be cleaned of all bedding and animal waste so that the basic surfaces can be thoroughly disinfected. No area shall be disinfected which has not been properly cleaned.

C. The livestock market premises must be maintained at a satisfactory level of sanitation to prevent contamination of state waters, production of noxious odors, and the breeding of insects or vermin.

D. Runoff water from livestock market roofs, etc., are to be diverted from livestock holding areas to prevent standing water or unusally muddy conditions in pens or alleys.

E. Those livestock markets handling feeder or breeder swine shall provide well-lighted, imperviously surfaced pens, alleys, and sales ring for holding, inspecting, and otherwise handling this class of swine.

2VAC5-60-40

2VAC5-60-40. Cattle. (Repealed.)

A. Brucellosis - All female bovines which have produced a calf, or are in advanced pregnancy (springers), or are two years of age or over as evidenced by the presence of four or more permanent incisor teeth, which are offered for sale at a livestock market, shall be brucellosis tested while in the market. Such female bovines shall be bled by a licensed veterinarian, and the blood samples shall be tested for brucellosis by a representative of the State Veterinarian employing the brucellosis card test. Such female bovines satisfactorily passing this test may be sold without restriction. Those not passing the test shall be sold for immediate slaughter after being properly tagged and branded by the livestock inspector.

1. The livestock market shall furnish the necessary facilities and personnel to bleed all adult breeding cattle presented at the market, exclusive of those which are designated for slaughter.

2. The department will furnish an employee and the equipment to perform the actual Brucellosis Card Test for each market.

3. The market will provide an acceptable room or area in which the Brucellosis Card Test can be performed.

4. The market shall provide a separate pen in which to confine any cattle which are found positive to the Brucellosis Card Test.

5. This testing requirement shall not apply to:

a. Those cattle offered for sale for immediate slaughter, or

b. Those cattle originating from bona fide Virginia farms unless the State Veterinarian has reason to suspect that they have been exposed to brucellosis, or

c. Those cattle which enter Virginia accompanied by an official interstate health certificate.

B. Cattle will be considered exposed to brucellosis infection when they originate from a common source with known reactors, or have been closely penned with such reactors for periods of at least 24 hours or periods of less than 24 hours if the reactor has recently aborted, calved, or has vaginal or uterine discharges. Such exposed cattle shall be handled in the same manner as reactors.

C. The State Veterinarian may grant exceptions to this requirement dealing with exposed cattle if he feels the circumstances warrant, and if they are not at variance with national uniform methods and rules applying to the eradication of bovine brucellosis.

D. Adult female cattle originating from outside the Commonwealth that are offered for sale for slaughter shall have an "S", which is at least four inches in height, painted, or branded on the left shoulder. Such marking shall be the responsibility of the market operator. Such cattle may be moved from the market only to slaughter, without diversion.

2VAC5-60-50

2VAC5-60-50. Swine. (Repealed.)

A. Slaughter swine. No slaughter swine shall be moved from the premises unless accompanied by a written permit issued by the inspector showing the consignee, the purchaser, and the specific destination. Markets shall maintain records of all such transactions and make them available to the livestock inspector as required. These records shall contain animal identification, name and address of the seller, and the name and address of the buyer.

B. When each market is so notified by the State Veterinarian in writing, all slaughter sows or boars sold at the livestock market shall be identified to the farm of origin by the use of a slap tattoo, bangle tag, or other identification procedure as approved by the State Veterinarian. The markets shall maintain adequate records of all such transactions and make them available to the livestock inspector as required.

C. Feeder and breeder swine. Feeder and breeder swine sold in livestock markets must be identified as to specific ownership. Such swine shall be promptly identified with a metal eartag, and may move from the market only under written permit showing a specific point of destination. Feeder and breeder swine may be permitted to move through one market premise only, or as it is generally termed, from farm to market to farm. The market shall keep records of transactions involving such swine and make them available to a livestock inspector as required. These records shall contain animal identification, name and address of the seller, and the name and address of the buyer.

D. "Cull" pigs at a feeder or breeder swine sale shall be penned apart from all feeder and breeder swine and consigned under written permit direct to slaughter.

E. The admission of feeder or breeder swine to any livestock market, or on any livestock market premise, is prohibited on any day when slaughter swine are assembled there.

F. The handling of both slaughter swine and feeder or breeder swine on separate days is permitted, but the handling of feeder or breeder swine by any livestock market following the handling of slaughter swine is prohibited until the livestock market has been cleaned and disinfected following the removal of all slaughter swine.

2VAC5-60-60

2VAC5-60-60. Sheep and goats. (Repealed.)

Lots of sheep or goats showing evidence of scabies shall be quarantined to the livestock market premises. If confirmed as being infected with scabies, these sheep or goats shall be returned to the farm of origin under quarantine. Those sheep or goats showing clinical evidence of being infected with foot rot shall be sold for immediate slaughter.

2VAC5-60-70

2VAC5-60-70. Interstate shipment. (Repealed.)

Shipment of Virginia livestock into other states shall be subject to all federal laws and regulations governing the interstate shipment of livestock, and in conformity with the requirements of the state of destination.

2VAC5-60-80

2VAC5-60-80. Removal of dead and diseased livestock. (Repealed.)

A. Dead animals shall be removed promptly from the livestock market premises.

B. Condemned livestock, diseased livestock, or brucellosis reactors shall be penned separately from other livestock. Such pens shall be plainly marked "For Slaughter Only".

2VAC5-60-90

2VAC5-60-90. Restriction of livestock movement. (Repealed.)

Whenever the sanitation of the market is not maintained as required in 2VAC5-60-30 of this chapter, the State Veterinarian may, at his discretion, prohibit the use of certain areas of the market; or he may limit the activites of such markets with regards to the type or to the destination of livestock sold in such markets. This restriction shall remain in effect until the State Veterinarian has determined that market management is in compliance. Whenever the State Veterinarian has reason to suspect or knowledge that a threat to the livestock industry or to the public safety exists by the continued operation of such livestock market, he may prohibit the operation of such market for such time as the threat or condition exists.

2VAC5-60-9998

FORMS (2VAC5-60)

Brucellosis Test Record - Market Cattle Testing Program, Form VS 4-54, eff. 7/81.

Livestock for Slaughter Purposes Only, Form VDACS-03019, eff. 8/82.

Livestock Market Inspection, Form LSM-5AH, eff. 11/18/85.

Backtagging Verification.

Test Release Form, Form BD-LSM.

Livestock Weighmasters Observation Report.

Equine Sale Release Requirement and Quarantine, Form VDACS-03038.

Official Shipping Certificate and Test Record, Form VDACS-03023.

Virginia Official Shipping Certificate for Consignment Sales, Form VDACS-03033.

2VAC5-61

CHAPTER 61
REGULATIONS GOVERNING LIVESTOCK DEALERS AND MARKETING FACILITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTROLLING AND ERADICATING INFECTIOUS AND CONTAGIOUS DISEASES OF LIVESTOCK

2VAC5-61-10

2VAC5-61-10. Definitions.

The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Animal waste" means livestock or poultry excreta and associated feed losses, bedding, litter, or other materials.

"Breeding cattle" means all sexually intact cattle 18 months of age or older as evidenced by the presence of one or more permanent incisor teeth, all female cattle that have produced a calf or are exhibiting signs of pregnancy, all sexually intact females of dairy type regardless of age, and any sexually intact bovine of any age that is purchased or sold with the intent that it be used for breeding purposes.

"Cattle" means all domestic and wild members of the genera bos, bison, and bubalus to include domestic cattle, yak, bison, and water buffalo.

"Certificate of veterinary inspection" means an official document, which may be in an electronic format, issued by a federal, state, tribal, or accredited veterinarian certifying the inspection of animals.

"Dairy type" means all cattle of, or primarily of, a dairy or dual-purpose breed of cattle including but not limited to cattle of the Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn, or similar breeds to include castrated males of such breeds.

"Dealer" means any person who engages in or facilitates, including by electronic means, the business of buying, selling, auctioning, exchanging, or otherwise transferring ownership of livestock in the Commonwealth for his own account or that of another person. A person who only sells livestock of his own production or who buys livestock only for his own production purposes shall not be considered a dealer under this chapter.

"Feeder cattle" means all cattle other than breeding cattle and slaughter cattle.

"Livestock" means all cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses, donkeys,and ] mules, camels, llamas, and alpacas ].

"Marketing facility" means a livestock market; stockyard; buying station; auction, consignment, or other sale venue; or any other premises including those operating video, web-based, telephone, or other types of electronic sales methods, where livestock from multiple owners are commingled and assembled for sale or exchange in the Commonwealth.

"Official identification" means a unique identification number issued by a state or federal program, or other forms of identification approved by the State Veterinarian.

"Premises" means all grounds, structures, and associated equipment used by the livestock facility including yards, docks, pens, paddocks, alleys, sale rings, chutes, scales, and means of conveyance.

"Slaughter cattle" means those cattle that are purchased by or shipped without diversion to a state or federally inspected slaughter establishment for immediate slaughter.

"State Veterinarian" means the State Veterinarian of the Commonwealth of Virginia or his designee.

"State waters" means all waters of any river, creek, branch, lake, reservoir, pond, bay, roadstead, estuary, inlet, spring, or well and bodies of surface or underground water, natural or artificial, wholly or partially within or bordering the Commonwealth or within its jurisdiction.

2VAC5-61-20

2VAC5-61-20. Registration.

A. Each dealer in the Commonwealth shall be registered with the State Veterinarian by application to the State Veterinarian on forms that he provides. Each dealer shall renew his registration by no later than January 8 of each even-numbered year thereafter. Anyone operating as a dealer who fails to register is guilty of a violation of this chapter.

B. The State Veterinarian may, after due notice and opportunity for a hearing, deny, suspend, or cancel the registration of a dealer when the State Veterinarian has determined that the dealer has:

1. Violated state or federal laws or regulations governing the interstate or intrastate movement, shipment, or transportation of livestock;

2. Made false or misleading statements in the application for registration;

3. Removed or altered the official identification of livestock;

4. Failed to carry out the requirements of this chapter; or

5. Made false or misleading entries in the records that are required by this chapter.

2VAC5-61-30

2VAC5-61-30. Identification of livestock.

A. All livestock, other than feeder cattle that are not of a dairy type, that are handled by or otherwise under the scope of business of each dealer and marketing facility shall be officially identifiedupon arrival at the marketing facility ].Each For those livestock that are not identified upon arrival, each ] dealer and marketing facility shall cause official identification to be applied to any livestock handled by or otherwise under the scope of their business that is not already officially identifiedbefore leaving the marketing facility and may charge a fee for this service ].

B. Official identification.

1. Official identification for cattle shall be an ear tag bearing a unique identification number issued by an official state or federal program or other form of identification approved by the State Veterinarian. For slaughter cattle only that are purchased by a registered dealer, a U.S. Department of Agriculture back tag shall also be considered official identification.

2. Official identification for sheep and goats shall be any form of identification approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture scrapie eradication program or other form of identification approved by the State Veterinarian.

3. Official identification for swine shall be a unique and permanent group or individual identification number issued by an official state or federal program and applied to each animal or other forms of identification approved by the State Veterinarian.

4.Official identification for alpacas, camels, and llamas shall be a microchip, scrapie serial tag, or other forms of identification approved by the State Veterinarian.

5. ] Official identification for horses shall be a microchip, registration tattoo, brand, name, and complete physical description as listed or demonstrated by photographs on either a current certificate of veterinary inspection or Coggins test certificate, or other form of identification approved by the State Veterinarian.

C. Official identification shall not be altered or removed.

2VAC5-61-40

2VAC5-61-40. Records.

A. Each dealer and marketing facility shall keep records of the following information, which shall be recorded in a timely fashion upon the completion of each transaction:

1. Record of the official identification numbers of all livestock handled or otherwise under the scope of business other than feeder cattle that are not of a dairy type.

2. The name and physical address of the person, firm, or agent from whom each animal was purchased and the date of such purchase.

3. The name and physical address of the person, firm, or agent to whom each animal was sold and the date of such sale.

B. Records required by this section shall be kept for at least five years. Every dealer or marketing facility, during all reasonable hours, shall permit the State Veterinarian to have access to and be able to copy any records made and retained as required by this section.

C. The State Veterinarian may allow for the records required by this section to be submitted to him in an electronic format he prescribes.  Such records, properly submitted electronically to the State Veterinarian, are exempt from the requirement that they be retained for at least five years.

2VAC5-61-50

2VAC5-61-50. Inspection of marketing facilities.

All marketing facilities shall be under the jurisdiction of the State Veterinarian and available for his inspection. The State Veterinarian shall assign a designee to each marketing facility for the following purposes:

1. To be present before, during, or after the operation of the marketing facility as necessary for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this chapter.

2. To ensure that livestock bear official identification and that proper record is made of each transaction as required by this chapter.

3. To ensure that livestock are handled in accordance with the Virginia Comprehensive Animal Care laws (§ 3.2-6500 et seq. of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia).

4. To ensure proper disposition of all sick or diseased livestock offered for sale in accordance with this chapter or other orders of the State Veterinarian.

5. To make a thorough inspection of the marketing facility to determine if the premises are maintained in a clean, sanitary, and orderly manner.

2VAC5-61-60

2VAC5-61-60. Operation of marketing facilities.

A. The premises shall be maintained in a state of good repair. The marketing facility shall contain appropriately constructed and well-lighted livestock handling chutes, pens, and alleys for the inspection, identification, vaccination, and testing of livestock. Electrical power shall be provided.

B. The premises shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary, and orderly manner at all times and must be cleaned after each use. The sanitation process shall prevent contamination of state waters, production of noxious odors, and the breeding of insects or vermin. Run-off water shall be diverted from livestock holding areas.

C. The marketing facility shall be sprayed with disinfectant on a monthly basis or as otherwise required by the State Veterinarian. All alleys, scales, docks, pens, and rings in which livestock have been housed since the previous application of disinfectant must be cleaned of all bedding and animal waste so that the base surfaces can be thoroughly sprayed. No area shall be sprayed that has not been properly cleaned.

D. Isolation pens shall be provided that are clearly labeled, adequately drained, constructed of materials able to withstand frequent cleaning and disinfection, and cleaned and disinfected between each use.

E. Condemned and diseased livestock shall be penned separately from other livestock and shall be removed from the premises within 24 hours of the sale. Such pens shall be plainly marked "For Slaughter Only."

F. Dead animals shall be immediately moved to a designated area of the premises out of public view and removed from the premises within24 48 ] hours.

G. The marketing facility shall ensure that feed and water can be provided to livestock in an appropriate manner when needed or as directed by the State Veterinarian.

H. Livestock may not be slaughtered or processed at the marketing facility.

I. Livestock shall not reside at the marketing facility. ]

2VAC5-61-70

2VAC5-61-70. Restriction of livestock movement.

A. Shipment of livestock into other states shall be subject to all federal laws and regulations governing the interstate shipment of livestock and in conformity with the requirements of the state of destination.

B. Whenever the State Veterinarian has reason to suspect or knowledge that a threat to the livestock industry or to public safety exists by the continued conduct of business by a marketing facility or dealer, he may restrict or prohibit the conduct of the marketing facility's or dealer's business for such time as the threat or condition exists.

C. Whenever the sanitation of a marketing facility is not maintained as required in 2VAC5-61-60, the State Veterinarian may, at his discretion, (i) prohibit the use of certain areas of the marketing facility or (ii) limit the activities of such facility with regards to the type or to the destination of livestock sold in such facility. This restriction shall remain in effect until the State Veterinarian has determined that the marketing facility is in compliance.

2VAC5-61-80

 [ 2VAC5-61-80. Penalty.

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. ]

2VAC5-61-9998

FORMS (2VAC5-61)

Application for Registration: Virginia Livestock/Poultry Dealers and Marketing Facilities, Form VDACS-03214 (eff. 11/13)

2VAC5-120

CHAPTER 120
RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE RECORDKEEPING BY VIRGINIA CATTLE DEALERS FOR THE CONTROL OR ERADICATION OF BRUCELLOSIS OF CATTLE (REPEALED)

2VAC5-120-10

2VAC5-120-10. Definitions. (Repealed.)

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Agent" means any person, firm, association, partnership, or corporation buying, receiving, soliciting, or negotiating the sale of animals for, or on behalf of, any dealer.

"Cattle" means all animals of the bovine species except steers and animals under one year of age.

"Cattle dealer" means any person, not a market agency, who routinely engages in the business of buying, selling, exchanging, or bartering cattle in the Commonwealth of Virginia for his own account or that of another person.

"Department" means the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

"Identification" means sale or purchase units of cattle shall be identified so as to make them distinguishable from all other cattle. Those cattle which cannot be specifically identified by color, markings, for appearance shall be identified by a numerical insignia affixed to some part of the body of that animal. This numerical insignia may be, but is not limited to, one of the following: tattoo, brand, ear tag, back tag, or bangle tag.

"Official health certificate" means a certificate issued by a licensed graduate, accredited veterinarian approved by the health official of the state of origin; or issued by a veterinarian in the employment of the state of origin; or by a veterinarian in the employ of the Veterinary Services Division, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture; or such other veterinarian as may be approved by the State Veterinarian. As a minimum, the certificate shall contain the names and exact destination of the animals or birds covered, and the current health status of these individuals with dates and results of all required tests. The certificate shall be legible and bear the endorsement of the livestock health official of the state of origin.

"State Veterinarian" means a Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services veterinarian employed by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services who is responsible for the animal health programs in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

2VAC5-120-20

2VAC5-120-20. Exceptions. (Repealed.)

A. Nothing in this chapter shall apply to:

1. A person who sells only cattle which he has produced.

2. A person who purchases only cattle for immediate (direct) slaughter.

2VAC5-120-30

2VAC5-120-30. Dealer registration. (Repealed.)

A. Each cattle dealer or his agent in the Commonwealth of Virginia shall be registered with the State Veterinarian.

B. A registration card will be issued to each cattle dealer or his agent, and that person shall have that card in his possession at all times while engaged in the business of dealing in cattle.

2VAC5-120-40

2VAC5-120-40. Records. (Repealed.)

The records required shall include the following information, which shall be recorded immediately upon the completion of each transaction:

1. Record of the identification of each animal.

2. The name and address of the person or firm from whom the animal was purchased and the date of such purchase. If such animal was purchased at a cattle sale, the name and address of the selling agent and date of purchase shall be recorded.

3. The name and address of the person or firm to whom the animal was sold and the date of such sale. If such animal was sold at a cattle sale, the name and address of the buying agent and date of such consignment shall be recorded.

4. The breed (Example: Holstein, Hereford, Angus) or type (beef or dairy) of each animal.

5. The date and result of any test performed for sale or movement of each animal, or a copy of any official test record.

6. Each registered cattle dealer or his agent shall maintain a record of all cattle purchased, sold, or otherwise handled by him as defined in 2VAC5-120-10.

7. The records as required in this section shall be kept in the possession of the cattle dealer or his agent for a period of at least two years after the date of each transaction.

2VAC5-120-50

2VAC5-120-50. Inspection of records. (Repealed.)

Every cattle dealer or his agent during all reasonable hours, shall permit the State Veterinarian or his representative to have access to and to copy any records made and retained as required by this chapter. Such copies are for the express use of the department and further dissemination thereof is prohibited except as required by law.

2VAC5-120-60

2VAC5-120-60. Identification not to be altered. (Repealed.)

The removal or altering of the identification of any cattle to the herd of origin by any dealer or his agent is prohibited.

2VAC5-120-70

2VAC5-120-70. Out-of-state cattle. (Repealed.)

All cattle imported into Virginia shall comply with the health requirements governing the admission of cattle into Virginia. A copy of the official health certificate shall be delivered to the final purchaser by the dealer.

2VAC5-120-80

2VAC5-120-80. Denial, suspension or cancellation of registration. (Repealed.)

A. The State Veterinarian shall have the authority, after due notice and opportunity for hearing to the individual or firm involved, to deny an application for registration, or to suspend, or cancel the registration of a cattle dealer when the State Veterinarian has determined that a cattle dealer or his agent has:

1. Violated state or federal laws or regulations governing the interstate or intrastate movement, shipment, or transportation of cattle.

2. Made false or misleading statements in the application for registration.

3. Sold cattle for dairy or breeding purposes which he knew were affected with brucellosis or has made false or misleading statements as to the brucellosis status or official test results of the cattle.

4. Removed or altered the identification of any cattle which would prevent the identification of such cattle to the herd of origin.

5. Failed to carry out the requirements of this chapter.

6. Made false or misleading entries in the records that are required by this chapter.

B. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring the department to report for prosecution or for the denial, suspension or cancellation of registration, minor violations of this chapter whenever it believes that the public interest will be adequately served by a suitable written notice of warning.

2VAC5-120-9998

FORMS (2VAC5-120)

Application for Registration: Virginia Livestock and/or Poultry Dealers and or Agents, Form VDACS-03214, eff. 9/94.