3/15/2018 3:33 pm
Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations 		VA.R. Document Number: R____-______
Virginia Register Publication Information

Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
Initial Agency Notice
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Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: Board of Veterinary Medicine
Regulatory Coordinator: Elaine J. Yeatts

(804)367-4688

elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov
Agency Contact: Leslie L. Knachel

Executive Director

(804)367-4468

leslie.knachel@dhp.virginia.gov
Contact Address: Department of Health Professions

9960 Mayland Drive

Suite 300

Richmond, VA 23233
Chapter Affected:
18 vac 150 - 20: Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
Statutory Authority: State: Chapter 38 of Title 54.1

Federal:
Date Petition Received 09/19/2017
Petitioner Claire Webster
 Petitioner's Request
To authorize the delegation of administration of Schedule II-V drugs by any route to an unlicensed assistant under the direction and supervision of a veterinarian or a veterinary technician.
 Agency Plan
The petition will be published on October 16, 2017 in the Register of Regulations and also posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to receive public comment ending November15, 2017. Following receipt of all comments on the petition to amend regulations, the Board will decide whether to make any changes to the regulatory language. This matter will be on the Board's agenda for its first meeting after the comment period, which is scheduled for February 8, 2018.
Publication Date 10/16/2017  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 11/15/2017
 Agency Decision
Take no action
Agency Response Date 03/15/2018
 Agency Decision Text
The petition and the comments on the petition were considered by the Board at its meeting on Friday, March 15, 2018. Members of the Board voted to deny the petition because they believe delegation of administration of Schedule II through V drugs to unlicensed assistants is not consistent with protection of public health and safety.  There is no measure of competency and no direct accountability for practice by an unlicensed person. Additionally, there does not appear to be any authority in the Virginia Drug Control Act for such delegation of administration of controlled substances.