4/23/2013 2:07 pm
Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations 		VA.R. Document Number: R____-______
Virginia Register Publication Information

Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
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Initial Agency Notice
Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: Board of Veterinary Medicine
Regulatory Coordinator: Leslie L. Knachel

(804)367-4468

leslie.knachel@dhp.virginia.gov
Agency Contact: Elaine J. Yeatts

Agency Regulatory Coordinator

(804)367-4688

elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov
Contact Address: Department of Health Professions

9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300

Richmond, VA 23233
Chapter Affected:
18 vac 150 - 20: Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
Statutory Authority: State: Chapter 38 of Title 54.1

Federal:
Date Petition Received 04/23/2013
Petitioner Chelsea L. Mason
 Petitioner's Request
To amend section 70 of the Board of Veterinary Medicine regulations to accept continuing education courses in business management and finance.
 Agency Plan
In accordance with Virginia law, the petition has been filed with the Register of Regulations and will be published on May 20, 2013.  Comment on the petition may be sent by email, regular mail or posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov; comment will be requested until June 19, 2013.  Following receipt of all comments on the petition to amend regulations, the Board will decide whether to make any changes to the regulatory language.  This matter will be on the Board's agenda for the next meeting scheduled after the close of the comment period, which is October 23, 2013. 
Publication Date 05/20/2013  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 06/19/2013