§ 8.5-42. Procedure.

(a)

To apply to the VAD or EVAD as an agricultural district, a landowner for such certification will apply to the agricultural advisory board. Application forms may be obtained from the agricultural advisory board, cooperative extension, soil and water district, farm services agency or natural resource conservation service.

(b)

Upon receipt of an application, the chairman or designee will verify evidence of eligibility of the application.

(c)

If an application is approved or denied by the Agricultural Advisory Board the applicant will be notified by mail.

(d)

If an application is denied by the agriculture board, the landowner may, within ten (10) days of notification of disapproval of the application, request in writing that the board reconsider its decision. The request for reconsideration shall state the reason(s) therefore. Upon either an initial denial, if no request for reconsideration was made, or denial after reconsideration, the landowner shall have thirty (30) days from the date of notification to appeal the decision through the appropriate legal process.

(Amend. of 3-7-11; Amend. of 11-19-18)