5/2/2011 2:15 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: State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Regulatory Coordinator: Linda B. Grasewicz

(804)786-0040

linda.grasewicz@dbhds.virginia.gov
Agency Contact: Linda B. Grasewicz

Regulatory Coordinator

(804)786-0040

linda.grasewicz@dbhds.virginia.gov
Contact Address: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

1220 Bank Street

Richmond, VA 23218-1797
Chapter Affected:
12 vac 35 - 115: Rules and Regulations to Assure the Rights of Individuals Receiving Services from Providers of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services
Statutory Authority: State: Section 37.2-400 of the Code of Virginia

Federal:
Date Petition Received 12/06/2010
Petitioner Steven Shoon
 Petitioner's Request
Amend 12 VAC 35-115-30 definitions of "Restriction" and "Seclusion" to define a distinction between one another.
 Agency Plan
The Board will consider the petition and any comments received at its regularly scheduled meeting on April 28, 2011.
Publication Date 01/03/2011  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 01/24/2011
 Agency Decision
Take no action
Agency Response Date 05/02/2011
 Agency Decision Text
  Given the context in which these definitions are used in the regulations, the current definitions are sufficient.