                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

VECTOR CONTROL (§ 32.1-247)

The Board shall develop and maintain the capability and technical competence
necessary to investigate the occurrence of diseases borne by insects and rodents
and shall recommend such measures as may be necessary to prevent the spread of
such diseases and to eradicate or control disease-bearing insects and rodents.
		In this regard the Board shall make provision for assistance to mosquito
control commissions when requested, field surveys and investigation of
complaints, advice to citizens and local governments, training in vector
control, advice and recommendations on proper use of pesticides, and identifying
specimens.

HISTORY: 1979, c. 711; 1985, c. 372.