Virginia Imported Fire Ant Quarantine for Enforcement of the Virginia Pest Law
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 315]
Expand imported fire ant quarantine to include certain counties in southeastern ...
Action 6808 / Stage 10863
Final Stage
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| Attorney General Review |
Submitted to OAG: 7/10/2025
Review Completed: 6/2/2026
Result: Certified
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| Governor's Review |
Governor Review Completed: 6/17/2026
Result: Approved
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| Virginia Registrar |
Submitted on 6/23/2026
The Virginia Register of Regulations
Will be published on 7/13/2026
Volume: 42
Issue: 24
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Comment Period
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No comment period held for this exempt action/stage.
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Effective Date
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6/23/2026
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| Contact Information |
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Name / Title:
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David Gianino
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Program Manager, Office of Plant Industry Services
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Address:
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P.O. Box 1163
Richmond, VA 23218
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Email Address:
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David.Gianino@vdacs.virginia.gov
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Telephone:
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(804)786-3515
FAX: (804)371-7793
TDD: (800)828-1120
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
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Action 6808:
Expand imported fire ant quarantine to include certain counties in southeastern and southwestern Virginia
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Status |
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Final
(10863)
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Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (07/13/2026).
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