Virginia Code § 24.2-709(B) reads:  "Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A, any absentee ballot (i) returned to the general registrar after the closing of the polls on election day but before noon on the third day after the election and (ii) postmarked on or before the date of the election shall be counted pursuant to the procedures set forth in this chapter if the voter is found entitled to vote."  It's also true that drop off boxes have been authorized.  Be that is it may I see no legislative authority which would empower to Board of Elections to adopt a regulation that eliminates Subsection (B) of 24.2-709 and hereby demand the Board hold a public hearing on this matter.