Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
Board
Board of Counseling
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling [18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action:
Handling fee - returned check
Action 5436
 
General Information
Action Summary The Office of the Comptroller has advised the Department that the costs for handling a returned check or dishonored credit card or debit card payment is $50, as set forth in ยง 2.2-4805 of the Code of Virginia. Therefore, all board regulations are being amended to delete the returned check fee of $35 and replace it with a handling fee of $50.
Chapters Affected
  VAC Chapter Name Action Type
Primary 18 VAC 115-20 Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling Amend Existing Regulation
Other chapters
  18 VAC 115 - 30 Regulations Governing the Certification of Substance Abuse Counselors Amend Existing Regulation
  18 VAC 115 - 40 Regulations Governing the Certification of Rehabilitation Providers Amend Existing Regulation
  18 VAC 115 - 50 Regulations Governing the Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy Amend Existing Regulation
  18 VAC 115 - 60 Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioners Amend Existing Regulation
  18 VAC 115 - 70 Regulations Governing the Registration of Peer Recovery Specialists Amend Existing Regulation
  18 VAC 115 - 80 Regulations Governing the Registration of Qualified Mental Health Professionals Amend Existing Regulation
Executive Branch Review This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
RIS Project Yes  [006195]
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
8832 Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/15/2020.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Jaime Hoyle  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
Email Address: jaime.hoyle@dhp.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)367-4406    FAX: (804)527-4435    TDD: ()-

This person is the primary contact for this board.