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
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Withdrawn Actions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Amendments to regulations for Breath Alcohol Testing Fast-Track Stage withdrawn on 04/21/2008 prior to submitting for AG review.

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