Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Health Requirements Governing the Admission of Agricultural Animals, Companion Animals, and Other Animals or Birds Into Virginia
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 141]
Chapter Information
| Description | A regulation that establishes the health certification and testing requirements for certain animals and birds entering Virginia from other states. |
| State Authority | Sections 3.2-5902 , 3.2-6001 , and 3.2-6002 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 prevention of the introduction of contagious and infectious diseases into animal populations in the Commonwealth by: - Establishing disease-testing requirements that animals must meet before they enter the state, and - Establishing a monitoring system of official certificates (Certificates of Veterinary Inspection) issued by other states and countries of the origin and health status of any animal brought into Virginia. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (3) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Dr. Carolynn Bissett / Program Manager, Office of Veterinary Services |
| Address: |
P. O. Box 1163 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | carolynn.bissett@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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amendments to simplify and clarify animal importation requirements | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/07/2019. |
| Fast-track action to simplify, clarify, and increase compliance with importation requirements | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/19/2015. |
| Promulgate New Regulation to Replace Chapter 140 | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/18/2012. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2020 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |