10/23/2014 4:25 pm Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations | VA.R. Document Number: R____-______ |
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 Veterinary Medicine |
Regulatory Coordinator: | Elaine J. Yeatts (804)367-4688 elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov |
Agency Contact: | Elaine Yeatts Agency Regulatory Coordinator (804)367-4688 elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov |
Contact Address: | Department of Health Professions 9960 Mayland Drive Henrico, VA 23233 |
Chapter Affected: | |
18 vac 150 - 20: | Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine |
Statutory Authority: |
State: Chapter 38 of Title 54.1 Federal: |
Date Petition Received | 07/15/2014 |
Petitioner | Lee Henkel |
The petitioner requests:
1) An amendment to section 10 to further define supervision as "direct", "immediate",
or "indirect" for greater clarity to the public about the involvement of the supervising
veterinarian.
2) An amendment to section 130 to require owner notification and consent for practice
on an animal by a student, extern, or preceptee and owner notification for practice
by an intern or resident.
3) An amendment to section 140 on unprofessional conduct to reflect changes in the
supervision definition.
Agency Plan
The petition will be published on August 11, 2014 in the Register of Regulations
and also posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to
receive public comment ending September 10, 2014.
Following receipt of all comments on the petition to amend regulations, the Board
will decide whether to make any changes to the regulatory language. This matter will
be on the Board's agenda for its first meeting after the comment period, which is
scheduled for October 22, 2014.
Publication Date | 08/11/2014 (comment period will also begin on this date) |
Comment End Date | 09/10/2014 |
Take no action
Agency Response Date | 10/23/2014 |
At its meeting yesterday, October 22, 2014, the Board considered all comments in favor
of and in opposition to the request for amendments. Its conclusion was that additional
study of issues relating to owner consent and notification and the levels of supervision
was necessary before deciding whether regulations of the Board of Veterinary Medicine
should be amended. Therefore, the Board has denied the petition and will not initiate
rule-making at this time. The subject matter was referred to the Regulatory/Legislative
Committee for further review and discussion.