Code of Virginia - Title 3.2 Agriculture, Animal Care, And Food - Chapter 4 Agricultural Stewardship

3.2-400 (Effective October 1, 2008) Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: "Agricultural activity" means any activity used in the production of food and fiber, ...

3.2-401 (Effective October 1, 2008) Exclusions from chapter.
This chapter shall not apply to any agricultural activity to which: (i) Article 12 (§ 10.1-1181.1 et seq.) of Chapter 11 of Title 10.1; or ...

3.2-402 (Effective October 1, 2008) Complaint; investigation; agricultural stewardship plan.
A. After April 1, 1997, upon receiving a complaint, unless the complaint was made anonymously, the Commissioner shall request that the directors of the district ...

3.2-403 (Effective October 1, 2008) Issuance of corrective orders.
A. If any owner or operator who has been issued a notice under § 3.2-402 fails to submit an agricultural stewardship plan, begin actively implementing ...

3.2-404 (Effective October 1, 2008) Right of entry; court enforcement.
A. The district or the Commissioner may enter land that is the subject of a complaint, after notice to the owner or operator, to determine ...

3.2-405 (Effective October 1, 2008) Appeal.
Decisions of the Commissioner may be appealed by persons aggrieved to the Board and thereafter to the circuit court in accordance with the Administrative Process ...

3.2-406 (Effective October 1, 2008) Penalties; injunctions; enforcement actions.
A. Any person violating § 3.2-403 or 3.2-404 shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for every violation assessed by the ...

3.2-407 (Effective October 1, 2008) Liens.
If a person who is required to pay a civil penalty under this chapter fails to do so, the Commissioner may transmit a true copy ...

3.2-408 (Effective October 1, 2008) Guidelines to be published by Commissioner; report.
A. In consultation with the districts, the Department of Conservation and Recreation, and interested persons, the Commissioner shall develop guidelines for the implementation of this ...

3.2-409 (Effective October 1, 2008) Ordinances.
A. Any locality may adopt an ordinance creating a complaint, investigation, and agricultural stewardship plan development program. Ordinances adopted hereunder may contain only provisions that ...

3.2-410 (Effective October 1, 2008) Construction of chapter.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as duplicative of regulations governing agricultural practices under the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act. (1996, c. 773, § 10.1-559.11; ...