| 12/1/2014 10:09 am Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations | VA.R. Document Number: R____-______ |
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Virginia Register Publication Information
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Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
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Initial Agency Notice
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 | 12/01/2014 |
| Petitioner | Mark Finkler for the VVMA |
To define the term "veterinary specialist" and prohibit its use unless the veterinarian
is certified by an American Veterinary Medical Association-recognized specialty organization
or an organization recognized by the American Board of Veterinary Specialists or any
other Board-approved organization.
Agency Plan
The petition will be published on December 29, 2014 in the Register of Regulations
and also posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to
receive public comment ending January 28, 2015.
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 February 19, 2015.
| Publication Date | 12/29/2014 (comment period will also begin on this date) |
| Comment End Date | 01/28/2015 |