Action:
Amendments to Permit the Approval of Alternative Field Tests and Mobile Instruments
Action 5757
General Information
| Action Summary |
Proposed amendments are made to broaden the types of chemical field tests that may be considered and approved by the Department. Currently, the regulation only permits the Department to consider and approve Duquenois-Levine field tests. Amendments will also permit the Department to consider and approve mobile instruments as technology becomes available. Under the proposed amendments, approval of any field test, whether chemical test or mobile instrument, will require that the field test be able to identify cannabis sativa plant material and distinguish marijuana from industrial hemp. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [6809] |
| Result of Prior Periodic Review Filed |
1/29/2021
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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9406
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NOIRA
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Stage complete. Comment period ended 02/02/2022. |
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9583
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Proposed
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Stage complete. Comment period ended 05/12/2023. |
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10079
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/11/2024. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Amy Jenkins
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Department Counsel
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Address:
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700 North 5th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
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Email Address:
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amy.jenkins@dfs.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)786-6848
FAX: (804)786-6857
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this agency.
