Health and Human Resources
Department of Health Professions
Board of Veterinary Medicine
Petition 445
| Petition Information | |
|---|---|
| Petition Title | Amendment to require veterinarians to check all animals for a microchip |
| Date Filed | 10/27/2025 [Transmittal Sheet] |
| Petitioner | Deanna Smith |
| Petitioner's Request |
The petitioner requests that the Board amend 18VAC150-20 to include a requirement for veterinarians to check all animals for a microchip before starting treatment. |
| Agency's Plan |
The petition for rulemaking will be published in the Virginia Register of Regulations on November 17, 2025. The petition will also be published on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to receive public comment, which will open on November 17, 2025 and will close on December 17, 2025. The Board will consider your petition and all comments in support or opposition at the next meeting after the close of public comment, currently scheduled for March 4, 2026. You will be notified of the Board’s decision after that meeting. |
| Comment Period | Began 11/17/2025 Ended 12/17/2025 5 comments |
| Virginia Register Announcement |
Submitted on 10/27/2025
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| Agency Decision | Pending |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Name / Title: | Kelli Moss / Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Henrico, 23233 |
| Email Address: | kelli.moss@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)597-4133 FAX: (804)767-1011 TDD: ()- |