A. The department may issue a certificate or permit for the movement of a regulated article to any destination within Virginia when:1. The regulated article has been examined by the inspector and found to be apparently free from the box tree moth and there is no evidence of a box tree moth infestation;2. The regulated article has been grown, produced, stored, or handled in such a manner that, in the judgment of the inspector, would prevent an infestation of box tree moth;3. The regulated article has received an approved treatment for box tree moth; or4. The regulated article is to be moved in compliance with conditions deemed necessary under the Tree and Crop Pests Law to prevent the spread of the box tree moth.B. The department may orally or in writing withdraw any certificate or permit if the department determines that the holder of the certificate or permit has not complied with all conditions for the use of the certificate or permit or with any applicable compliance agreement. If the withdrawal is oral, the department shall confirm the withdrawal and the reasons for the withdrawal in writing to the certificate or permit holder as promptly as circumstances allow.

Statutory Authority

§ 3.2-703 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 17, eff. March 11, 2026.