Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Board
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 
chapter
Rules and Regulations Governing the Operation of Livestock Markets [2 VAC 5 ‑ 60]    (Repealed)
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description A regulation that establishes requirements for operating a livestock market in Virginia to ensure a disease free and safe environment for the livestock that pass through.
State Authority Sections 3.2-6001 , 3.2-6002 , and 3.2-6004 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation 1. The protection of the public’s health, safety, and welfare with the least possible cost and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.

2. The minimization and control of the spread of animal diseases among animals passing through livestock markets located in Virginia.

3. The establishment of sanitary standards for livestock markets and methods for their enforcement.
Meetings See all meetings (7) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Charles Broaddus, DVM  / Program Manager
Address: P. O. Box 1163
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: Charles.Broaddus@vdacs.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)786-4560    FAX: (804)371-2380    TDD: (800)828-1120
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Animal Disease Eradication & Traceability - Promulgate new chp 61; Repeal chps. 60 & 120 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/19/2015.
CH 0060 Change in Code Citation - 2VAC5-60
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/04/2009.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Updating language with respect to disease eradication efforts and animal disease traceability NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 12/09/2011 after the comment period had ended.
Livestock Markets Proposed Stage withdrawn on 09/24/2004 before the Secretary's office completed its review.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
10/5/2012 Agency Completed Amend
4/10/2000 Agency Completed Amend