| 2/12/2019 9:12 am Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations | VA.R. Document Number: R____-______ |
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Virginia Register Publication Information
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Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
Initial Agency Notice
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Agency Decision
| Promulgating Board: | Board of Counseling |
| Regulatory Coordinator: | Elaine J. Yeatts (804)367-4688 elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Agency Contact: | Jaime Hoyle Executive Director (804)367-4406 jaime.hoyle@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Contact Address: | Department of Health Professions 9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23233 |
| Chapter Affected: | |
| 18 vac 115 - 20: | Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling |
| Statutory Authority: |
State: Chapter 35 of Title 54.1 Federal: |
| Date Petition Received | 10/26/2018 |
| Petitioner | Willard Vaughn |
To amend regulations for residents in counseling to prohibit promoting or advertising
their services independently to solicit business from the public.
Agency Plan
In accordance with Virginia law, the petition will be filed with the Register of Regulations
and published on November 26, 2018 with comment requested until December 21, 2018.
It will also be placed on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall and available for comments
to be posted electronically.
At its first meeting following the close of comment, scheduled for February 9, 2019,
the Board will consider the request to amend regulations and all comment received
in support or opposition. The petitioner will be informed of the board's response
and any action it approves.
| Publication Date | 11/26/2018 (comment period will also begin on this date) |
| Comment End Date | 12/21/2018 |
Take no action
| Agency Response Date | 02/12/2019 |
At its meeting on February 8, 2019, the Board discussed the request to amend regulations
and all comment received. The Board concurred with many of the comment in opposition
and has voted not to initiate rulemaking at this time. A letter was sent to the petitioner
to inform him of the board's decision.