Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Virginia Department of Health
 
Board
State Board of Health
 
chapter
Regulations for the Sanitary Control of the Picking, Packing and Marketing of Crab Meat for Human Consumption [12 VAC 5 ‑ 160]
 
Guidance Documents
 
Chapter Information
Description Regulations to protect public health by preventing disease outbreaks attributable to shellfish contamination.
State Authority 9-6.14 :4 /1 (B)(16 ) and Chapter 8 of Title 28.2
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation (i) Whether the regulations continue to protect public health by preventing disease outbreaks attributable to shellfish contamination; and

(ii) Whether shellfish dealers continue to be certified in a timely manner.
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: John Kotyk  / Legislative & Regulatory Coordinator
Address: James Madison Building
109 Governor Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: boardofhealth@vdh.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)864-7437    FAX: (804)864-7022    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Remove unnecessary material, standards for picking, packing and marketing crab meat, and a plan
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/15/2009.
Clarify requirements, etc. NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 10/13/2011 after the comment period had ended.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Clarify requirements, etc. NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 01/16/2008 prior to submission to DPB.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
3/24/2023 Agency Completed Repeal
5/17/2017 Agency Completed Amend
5/17/2013 Agency Completed Retain As Is
10/3/2007 Agency Completed Amend