Action:
Amend Regulation to Conform to Chapter 846 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Action 5522
General Information
| Action Summary |
Chapter 846 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly amends Va. Code § 32.1-127(B), which requires that the State Board of Health permit “[h]ospice and hospice facility employees who are authorized to possess, distribute, or administer medications to patients…to store, dispense, or administer cannabidiol oil or THC-A oil to a patient who has been issued a valid written certification for the use of cannabidiol oil or THC-A oil in accordance with subsection B of § 54.1-3408.3 and has registered with the Board of Pharmacy.”
This exempt action is being utilized to conform 12VAC5-391-10 et seq. to the Code of Virginia.
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| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| 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)(4)(a)
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| RIS Project |
Yes [006335] |
| Associated Mandates |
Amending regulation to permit hospices to store, dispense or administer cannabidiol oil or THC-A oil
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Stage Type |
Status |
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8956
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/06/2020. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Rebekah E. Allen
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Sr. Policy Analyst
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Address:
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Virginia Department of Health
9960 Mayland Drive, Ste. 401
Richmond, VA 23233
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Email Address:
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regulatorycomment@vdh.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)367-2102
FAX: (804)527-4502
TDD: ()-
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