Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Forensic Science
Board
Forensic Science Board
 
chapter
Regulations for Breath Alcohol Testing [6 VAC 40 ‑ 20]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description These regulations establish a training program, approve equipment, and establish methods to conduct a chemical analysis of a person's breath, either to obtain a preliminary analysis of alcoholic content for the purposes of section 18.2-267 or in case of section 18.2-268.9, an analysis that can be considered valid as evidence in prosecution under section 18.2-266 or section 18.2-266.1.
State Authority None entered
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 None entered
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Amy Jenkins  / Department Counsel
Address: 700 North 5th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: amy.jenkins@dfs.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)786-6848    FAX: (804)786-6857    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendment to Change Certain Mail Delivery Methods and Forms Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/17/2014.
CH 0020 Breath Alcohol Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/16/2008.
Regulations for Breath Alcohol Testing
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/22/2006.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendments to regulations for Breath Alcohol Testing

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
5/25/2021 Agency Completed Retain As Is
5/30/2017 Agency Completed Retain As Is
7/18/2012 Agency Completed Amend