Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Regulations for the Application of Fertilizer to Nonagricultural Lands
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 405]
Chapter Information
| Description | The purpose of the regulation is to ensure that contractor-applicators and licensees applying fertilizers on non-agricultural property are trained and certified in the proper use and application of fertilizers in order to minimize the potential environmental impact that may result from improper use and over application. |
| State Authority | Section 3.2-3602.1 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 | None entered |
| Meetings | See all meetings (5) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | David Gianino / Program Manager, Office of Plant Industry Services |
| Address: |
P.O. Box 1163 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | David.Gianino@vdacs.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)786-3515 FAX: (804)371-7793 TDD: (800)828-1120 |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment to penalties | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/24/2022. |
Amendment to the acreage threshold for the reporting requirement for certain fertilizer applications as required by
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/11/2020. |
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Amend regulations to incorporate new requirements mandated in Chapters 341 and 353 of the 2011 Acts
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2012. |
| Promulgating New Regulation Required by SB 135 (2008) | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/12/2011. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2016 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |