| Action Summary | The Board of Optometry has amended section 47 to include Schedule II controlled substances consisting of hydrocodone in combination with acetaminophen in the list of oral analgesics that may be prescribed by optometrists. The amendment conforms regulation to amendments in ยงยง 54.1-3200 and 54.1-3222 of the Code of Virginia by passage of HB1735 in the 2015 General Assembly. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Executive Branch Review | This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act. The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and is effective upon publication. Exempt Citation: 2.2-4006 A 3 |
| RIS Project | Yes [004313] |
| Associated Mandates |
Chapter: 355 (2015)
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| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| Stage ID | Stage Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 7280 | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/23/2015. |
| Name / Title: | Kelli Moss / Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Henrico, VA 23233 |
| Email Address: | kelli.moss@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)597-4077 FAX: (804)793-9145 TDD: ()- |