| Description | A regulation that adopts grade and weight standards established by the United States Department of Agriculture for the grading of shell eggs. |
| State Authority | Sections 3.2-5302 and 3.2-5311 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| 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 adoption of United States Department of Agriculture grading standards and standards that define eggs that are unfit for human consumption. 3. The facilitation of sales of Virginia eggs in intrastate and interstate commerce. |
| Meetings |
| Name / Title: | Pamela Miles / Program Manager, Office of Dairy and Foods |
| Address: |
P. O. Box 1163 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | [email protected] |
| Telephone: | (804)786-8910 FAX: (804)371-7792 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
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/04/2009. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4/2021 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 4/27/2016 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 3/30/2011 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 2/15/2000 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |