Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Virginia Department of Health
Board
State Board of Health
 
chapter
Rabies Regulations [12 VAC 5 ‑ 105]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description These regulations implement revisions made to certain rabies-related sections of the Code of Virginia during the 2010 General Assembly session.
State Authority Chapter 834 of the 2010 Acts of Assembly directs the Board of Health to promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of the Act.
Federal Authority not applicable
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 Specific goals of these regulations include: developing a system for rabies vaccine exemptions, creating definitions for common terms in the rabies-related laws, and developing a model plan for rabies exposure response at the local level.
Meetings See all meetings (2) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Julia Murphy, DVM  / State Epidemiological Veterinarian
Address: 101 N 14th St
15th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: julia.murphy@vdh.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)864-8113    FAX: (804)864-8131    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Rabies Regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/31/2015.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
10/6/2023 Filed Pending
11/8/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is