Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Forensic Science
Board
Forensic Science Board
chapter
Regulations for the Approval of Field Tests for Detection of Drugs [6 VAC 40 ‑ 30]
Action:
2026 Amendments Required Due to Central Laboratory Relocation
Action 6957
 
General Information
Action Summary DFS has two references to the address of the Central Laboratory in its regulations. As it relocates the Central Laboratory to Hanover County, the Forensic Science Board will need to amend those references. The best option would be to eliminate the addresses moving forward.
Chapters Affected
  VAC Chapter Name Action Type
Primary 6 VAC 40-30 Regulations for the Approval of Field Tests for Detection of Drugs Amend Existing Regulation
Other chapters
  6 VAC 40 - 50 Regulations for the Approval of Marijuana Field Tests for Detection of Marijuana Plant Material Amend Existing Regulation
Executive Branch Review This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
RIS Project Yes  [8562]
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
11090 Fast-Track DPB review in progress.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Amy Jenkins  / Department Counsel
Address: 700 North 5th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: amy.jenkins@dfs.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)786-6848    FAX: (804)786-6857    TDD: ()-

This person is the primary contact for this agency.