Action:
Amend Regulation to Conform to Chapter 846 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Action 5523
General Information
| Action Summary |
Chapter 846 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly amends Va. Code § 32.1-127(B), requiring the State Board of Health to promulgate regulations that “permit nursing home staff members who are authorized to possess, distribute, or administer medications to residents to store, dispense, or administer cannabidiol oil or THC-A oil to a resident 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.” |
| 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 [006336] |
| 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.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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8957
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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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