Action:
To Amend Regulations Pertaining to the Medication of Racehorses
Action 3006
General Information
| Action Summary |
Chapter 180 is being amended primarily to clarify and simplify the existing regulations on medication. The only substantive change is that the threshold amount for the drug Phenylbutazone, commonly referred to as simply “bute” is being lowered in an effort to reduce injuries to the horses and also to make Virginia’s regulations more consistent with those of surrounding jurisdictions. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and
is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation:
2.2-4002(B)(23)
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| RIS Project |
Yes [001876] |
| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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5090
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/27/2009. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Kimberly Mackey
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Regulatory Coordinator
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Address:
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5707 Huntsman Road
Suite 201-B
Richmond, VA 23250
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Email Address:
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Kimberly.Mackey@vrc.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)966-7406
FAX: ()-
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this board.
