Department of Health Professions
Board of Counseling
Regulations Governing the Certification of Rehabilitation Providers
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 40]
Review 950
Periodic Review of this Chapter
Includes a Small Business Impact Review
Date Filed: 2/6/2009
Review Announcement
The Virginia Board of Counseling is conducting a periodic review of its current regulations governing certified substance abuse counselors and certified rehabilitation providers and is requesting comment on the following current regulations:
18 VAC 115-30-10 et seq. Regulations Governing the Certification of Substance Abuse Counselors
18 VAC 115-40-10 et seq. Regulations Governing the Certification of Rehabilitation Providers
The Board will consider whether the existing regulations are essential to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public in providing assurance that licensed practitioners are competent to practice. Alternatives to the current regulations or suggestions for clarification of the regulation will also be received and considered.
18 VAC 115-30-10 et seq. Regulations Governing the Certification of Substance Abuse Counselors
18 VAC 115-40-10 et seq. Regulations Governing the Certification of Rehabilitation Providers
The Board will consider whether the existing regulations are essential to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public in providing assurance that licensed practitioners are competent to practice. Alternatives to the current regulations or suggestions for clarification of the regulation will also be received and considered.
Publication Information and Public Comment Period
Published in the Virginia Register on 9/1/2008
Comment Period
begins on the publication date and ends on 10/1/2008
Comments Received: 0
Review Result
Retain the regulation with no changes
Attorney General Certification
Prior to early 2014, AG periodic review certifications were done off-line