| 12/9/2009 3:45 pm 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: | State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services |
| Regulatory Coordinator: | Linda B. Grasewicz (804)786-0040 linda.grasewicz@dbhds.virginia.gov |
| Agency Contact: | Wendy V. Brown Policy Analyst (804)225-2252 wendy.brown@co.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov |
| Contact Address: | Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Jefferson Bldg. 1220 Bank St., 12th Floor Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Chapter Affected: | |
| 12 vac 35 - 115: | Rules and Regulations to Assure the Rights of Individuals Receiving Services from Providers of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services |
| Statutory Authority: |
State: Section 37.2-400 of the Code of Virginia Federal: |
| Date Petition Received | 09/15/2009 |
| Petitioner | Steven Shoon |
Regulations allowing the Commissioner to suspend the applicability of the Human Rights
Regulation, through a written exemption, to people on forensic status or civilly committed
as sexually violent predators should be repealed.
Agency Plan
The Board will consider the petition and any comments received at its regularly scheduled
meeting on December 8, 2009.
| Publication Date | 10/12/2009 (comment period will also begin on this date) |
| Comment End Date | 11/09/2009 |
Take no action
| Agency Response Date | 12/08/2009 |
The Board determined that the authority granted under 12 VAC35-115 to the Commissioner
to balance individual rights with the need for public safety is consistent with the
provisions of ยง 37.2-400.