65 chapters · 1,133 sections in this title.
Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-700 Definitions
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As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning: "Certificate" means a document issued or authorized by the Commissioner indicating that a regulated article is not contaminated with a pest. "Host" means any plant or plant product upon which a pest is depe…
Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-701 Administration; regulations
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The Commissioner shall protect the agricultural, horticultural, and other interests of the Commonwealth from plant pests and supervise and direct the execution of this article and regulations adopted hereunder.
Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-702 Abundance surveys; eradication or suppression of pests
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The Commissioner shall direct abundance surveys for plant pests and may carry out operations or measures to locate, suppress, control, eradicate, prevent, or retard the spread of pests. When the Commissioner determines that a new or dangerous or highly injurious plant pest exists…
Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-703 Authority to quarantine
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The Board may quarantine the Commonwealth or any portion thereof when it determines that such action is necessary to prevent or retard the spread of a pest into, within, or from the Commonwealth. Before a quarantine is adopted, the Board shall, after due public notice, hold a pub…