7731133.2-3802Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016Agriculture, Animal Care, And FoodProduction And Sale Of Agricultural Products.Plants And Plant Products InspectionPermit required to sell or transport plant pestsCode 1950, § 3-178.14; 1964, c. 476; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-148; 1980, c. 291, § 3.1-188.42; 2008, c. 860.http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/3.2-3802//3.2-3802/3.2/III/38/3.2-3802

It is unlawful to sell, barter, offer for sale, move, transport, deliver, ship, or offer for shipment any plant pests without a permit from the Commissioner stating that such plant pests are: (i) not injurious; (ii) generally present already; or (iii) to be used for scientific purposes subject to specified safeguards.section

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