| Action Summary | The planned regulatory action is in response to a Petition for Rulemaking, which proposes that a definition of “specialist” be added to 18VAC150-20-10 and that it shall be considered unprofessional conduct to identify oneself as a specialist without the possessing the proper credentials. The goal is to prevent misrepresentation to the public in the use of the term specialist or specialty for an individual licensee or in the name of an establishment. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Executive Branch Review | This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process. |
| RIS Project | Yes [004297] |
| Associated Petitions for Rulemaking | Definition of veterinary specialist and restriction on use of term |
| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| Name / Title: | Kelli Moss / Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Henrico, VA 23233 |
| Email Address: | kelli.moss@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)597-4133 FAX: (804)767-1011 TDD: ()- |