6/11/2014 1:29 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
Initial Agency Notice
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Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: Board of Veterinary Medicine
Regulatory Coordinator: Elaine J. Yeatts

(804)367-4688

elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov
Agency Contact: Elaine Yeatts

Agency Regulatory Coordinator

(804)367-4688

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

9960 Mayland Drive

Henrico, 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 01/24/2014
Petitioner Cara Lubarsky
 Petitioner's Request
Deletion of a requirement for practical experience in 18VAC150-20-130: A) No student shall be qualified to receive practical training unless such student shall be duly enrolled and in good standing in a veterinary college or school accredited or approved by the AVMA and in the final year of his training or after completion of an equivalent number of hours as approved by the board. 
 Agency Plan
The petition will be published on February 24, 2014 in the Register of Regulations and also posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to receive public comment ending March 24, 2014.  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 its meeting schedule for June 11, 2014.  
Publication Date 02/24/2014  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 03/24/2014
 Agency Decision
Initiate a regulatory change
Agency Response Date 06/11/2014
 Agency Decision Text
On June 11, 2014, the Board voted to adopt the amendment requested by the petitioner by a fast-track action.