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This law was first created in 1987. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 15 of that year\u2019s edition of \u201cActs of Assembly,\u201d the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. Unfortunately, the 1987 \u201cActs\u201d aren\u2019t available online. It has been modified 5 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1989, chapter 575; in 1991, chapter 333; in 2005, chapter 633<\/a>; in 2008, chapter 860<\/a>; in 2020, chapter 958<\/a>.<\/p>","references":false,"refers_to":false,"permalink":{"id":195869,"object_type":"law","relational_id":61056,"identifier":"3.2-3904","token":"3.2\/III\/39\/1\/3.2-3904","url":"\/3.2-3904\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/3.2-3904\/","token":"3.2\/III\/39\/1\/3.2-3904","dublin_core":{"Title":"Powers and duties of the Board","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 3.2-3904","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

The Board<\/span> shall have the following powers and duties:<\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> Appoint advisory committees as necessary to implement this chapter; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Contract<\/span> for research projects and establish priorities; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Consult with the Department<\/span> of Environmental Quality regarding compliance with the applicable waste management regulations for the safe and proper disposal of pesticide concentrates, used pesticide containers, and unused pesticides; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> Consult with the Virginia Department<\/span> of Labor and Industry regarding compliance with the applicable standards and regulations needed to ensure safe working conditions for pest<\/span> control and agricultural workers; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

5.<\/span> Consult with the Department<\/span> of Wildlife Resources regarding standards for the protection of wildlife and fish and to further promote cooperation with respect to programs established by the Department<\/span> of Wildlife Resources for the protection of endangered or threatened species; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

6.<\/span> Inform the citizens of the desirability and availability of nonchemical and less toxic alternatives to chemical pesticides and the benefits of the safe and proper use<\/span> of pest<\/span> control products while promoting the use<\/span> of integrated pest<\/span> management techniques and encouraging the development of nonchemical and less toxic alternatives to chemical pesticides; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

7.<\/span> Require that pesticides are adequately tested and are safe for use<\/span> under local conditions; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

8.<\/span> Require that individuals who sell, store, or apply pesticides commercially are adequately trained and observe appropriate safety practices; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

9.<\/span> Cooperate, receive grants-in-aid, and enter into agreements with any federal, state, or local agency to promote the purposes of this chapter; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

10.<\/span> Consult with the Department<\/span> of Health regarding compliance with public health standards; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

11.<\/span> Designate any pesticide as state special use<\/span> or classified for restricted use; and <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

12.<\/span> Restrict the distribution, possession<\/span>, sale, or use of tributyltin compounds. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nPOWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD (\u00a7 3.2-3904)\n\nThe Board shall have the following powers and duties:\n\n1. Appoint advisory committees as necessary to implement this chapter;\n\n2. Contract for research projects and establish priorities;\n\n3. Consult with the Department of Environmental Quality regarding compliance\nwith the applicable waste management regulations for the safe and proper\ndisposal of pesticide concentrates, used pesticide containers, and unused\npesticides;\n\n4. Consult with the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry regarding\ncompliance with the applicable standards and regulations needed to ensure safe\nworking conditions for pest control and agricultural workers;\n\n5. Consult with the Department of Wildlife Resources regarding standards for the\nprotection of wildlife and fish and to further promote cooperation with respect\nto programs established by the Department of Wildlife Resources for the\nprotection of endangered or threatened species;\n\n6. Inform the citizens of the desirability and availability of nonchemical and\nless toxic alternatives to chemical pesticides and the benefits of the safe and\nproper use of pest control products while promoting the use of integrated pest\nmanagement techniques and encouraging the development of nonchemical and less\ntoxic alternatives to chemical pesticides;\n\n7. Require that pesticides are adequately tested and are safe for use under\nlocal conditions;\n\n8. Require that individuals who sell, store, or apply pesticides commercially\nare adequately trained and observe appropriate safety practices;\n\n9. Cooperate, receive grants-in-aid, and enter into agreements with any federal,\nstate, or local agency to promote the purposes of this chapter;\n\n10. Consult with the Department of Health regarding compliance with public\nhealth standards;\n\n11. Designate any pesticide as state special use or classified for restricted\nuse; and\n\n12. Restrict the distribution, possession, sale, or use of tributyltin\ncompounds.\n\nHISTORY: 1987, c. 15, \u00a7 3.1-249.25; 1989, c. 575, \u00a7\u00a7 3.1-249.29, 3.1-249.62;\n1991, c. 333; 2005, c. 633; 2008, c. 860; 2020, c. 958.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}