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Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Board
Board for Branch Pilots
 
chapter
Board for Branch Pilots [18 VAC 45 ‑ 20]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Regulations establishing entry criteria and disciplinary standards for Branch Pilots.
State Authority Chapter 54.1, Title 9
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by regulating the branch pilot profession in the least burdensome, costly and instrusive manner to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.
Meetings There is 1 future meeting that specifically targets this chapter for discussion. See all meetings (5) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Kathleen R. Nosbisch  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
Email Address: branchpilots@dpor.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-8514    FAX: (804)527-4294    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
General Review of Board for Branch Pilots Regulations NOIRA Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/03/2024.
Amend Reporting Requirements Proposed Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/19/2024.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
General Review Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2012.
Amendment to Board for Branch Pilots Regulations Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/10/2007.
Amend the Board for Branch Pilots Regulations to decrese fees.
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2007.
Amendment to Board for Branch Pilots regulations. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2001.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendments to Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legalization
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage withdrawn on 12/21/2021 after submission to the Registrar.
Temporary Licenses Emergency/NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 11/02/2010 before the Governor's office completed its review.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
11/28/2023 Agency Completed Retain As Is
10/15/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is
1/29/2016 Agency Completed Retain As Is
12/30/2011 Agency Completed Retain As Is
2/10/2008 Agency Completed Retain As Is