| Description | Establishes regulations to eradicate, suppress, and prevent the dissemination of noxious weeds in the Commonwealth. |
| State Authority | Section 3.2-802 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | To protect the Commonwealth’s agricultural and natural resources from the detrimental and highly-invasive characteristics of noxious weeds. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (22) relating to this chapter. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amend noxious weed list | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/04/2024. |
| Amend noxious weeds list | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/23/2020. |
| Amendments to reflect Ch. 171 of the 2016 Acts of Assembly | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/30/2017. |
| Proposal to establish regulations to eradicate, suppress, and prevent the dissemination of noxious weeds in the Commonwealth | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/29/2015. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2025 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 9/15/2020 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |