I understand the issue with the problem of fee splitting.  I don't know anyone who is doing it, but if it is occurring, I'm certainly against it.

The problem I have with Proposition # 3 is that "gifting" has been lumped into this proposition and Proposition # 3 does not differentiate the two.

If this proposition becomes a Board regulation or law, then any "gifting" becomes illegal.  At the current time, "gifting" by dentists in Virginia may be at most unethical. I personally give Christmas gifts to my referring doctors during the Holiday.  Under the proposed Proposition # 3, this would be against the law and would be board violation.  I also give out movie passes and thank you notes to patients and parents for referring patients in the office.   In addition, I give out gift cards when these patients actually initiate treatment.  All of the above would become illegal acts if this Proposition was adopted by the board as regulations.  

When proposing a law or change in the regulations, one must considering all aspects and repercussions of the regulation.  Thus, I am opposed to this proposition and would request that the above acts remain as ethical questions not laws or regulations.