Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Board
Pesticide Control Board (Abolished on 7/1/12)
 
chapter
Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Pesticide Law [2 VAC 20 ‑ 20]    (Renumbered)
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description A regulation that establishes (1) requirements for registering a pesticide for sale in the Commonwealth; (2) requirements for users of pesticides on handling, storage, and disposal of pesticides or pesticide containers; and (3) specifications on the selection and maintenance of equipment used in the application of pesticides.
State Authority Section 3.2-3906 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 ensuring that pesticides offered for sale are properly labeled, mixed, handled, applied and stored.

3. The ensuring that used pesticide containers and unwanted pesticides are disposed of properly.
Meetings See all meetings (1) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Erin Williams  / Policy and Planning Coordinator
Address: P. O. Box 1163
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: Erin.Williams@vdacs.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)786-1308    FAX: (804)371-7479    TDD: (800)828-1120
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Changing Title 3.1 references to Title 3.2 as a result of the recodification of Title 3.1
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/18/2009.
Amending 2VAC20-20 based on recommendations of the Attorney General’s Government and Regulatory Reform Task Force. Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/12/2008.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Enacting a new regulation that better clarifies only the process for registering pesticides and pesticide products NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 10/19/2009 after the comment period had ended.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
9/24/2007 Agency Completed Amend
12/6/2000 Agency Completed Retain As Is