10/23/2014 4:25 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 07/15/2014
Petitioner Lee Henkel
 Petitioner's Request
The petitioner requests: 1) An amendment to section 10 to further define supervision as "direct", "immediate", or "indirect" for greater clarity to the public about the involvement of the supervising veterinarian. 2) An amendment to section 130 to require owner notification and consent for practice on an animal by a student, extern, or preceptee and owner notification for practice by an intern or resident. 3) An amendment to section 140 on unprofessional conduct to reflect changes in the supervision definition.
 Agency Plan
 The petition will be published on August 11, 2014 in the Register of Regulations and also posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to receive public comment ending September 10, 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 first meeting after the comment period, which is scheduled for October 22, 2014.
Publication Date 08/11/2014  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 09/10/2014
 Agency Decision
Take no action
Agency Response Date 10/23/2014
 Agency Decision Text
At its meeting yesterday, October 22, 2014, the Board considered all comments in favor of and in opposition to the request for amendments.  Its conclusion was that additional study of issues relating to owner consent and notification and the levels of supervision was necessary before deciding whether regulations of the Board of Veterinary Medicine should be amended. Therefore, the Board has denied the petition and will not initiate rule-making at this time.  The subject matter was referred to the Regulatory/Legislative Committee for further review and discussion.