Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Board
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
chapter
Regulations to Assure the Rights of Individuals Receiving Services from Providers Licensed, Funded, or Operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services [12 VAC 35 ‑ 115]
 
Review 764
 
Periodic Review of this Chapter
Includes a Small Business Impact Review
Date Filed: 9/1/2004
Notice of Periodic Review
Pursuant to Executive Order Number 21 (2002), the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services and the State Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services Board will review its regulation, 12 VAC 35-115-10 et seq., Rules and Regulations to Assure the Rights of Individuals Receiving Services from Providers of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services to determine if it should be terminated, amended, or retained in its current form. The review will be guided by the principles listed in Executive Order Number 21 (2002).

The Department seeks public comment on any issue related to the review of the regulations including whether(i) the regulation is effective in achieving its goals; (ii) the regulation is essential to protect the health, safety, or welfare of citizens; (iii) there are less burdensome and intrusive alternatives to the regulation; and(iv)the regulation is clearly written and easily understandable.

Written comments may be submitted until November 1, 2004 to Margaret Walsh, Director of the Office of Human Rights, DMHMRSAS, 1220 Bank St., P.O. Box 1797, Richmond, VA 23218-1797, by e-mail to margaret.walsh@co.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov or by facimile to (804)371-2308. Please include your full name and address in any correspondence.
Publication of Notice in the Register and Public Comment Period
Published in the Virginia Register on 10/4/2004
Comment Period begins on the publication date and ended on 11/15/2004

Comments Received: 0

Review Result
Amend the regulation
TH-07 Periodic Review Report of Findings   (not yet submitted)
Action Implementing the Result
Action ID #1703: General revisions to clarify and update provisions for consistency with applicable laws and regulations and current standards of practice.
Attorney General Certification
Prior to early 2014, AG periodic review certifications were done off-line