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chapters board activity
 
11 Active / Under Development Chapters and 1 Inactive / Repealed Chapters
VAC Citation Chapter Title Last Activity Date
18 VAC 115‑11   Public Participation Guidelines Periodic Review Agency Completed 10/27/2023
18 VAC 115‑15   Regulations Governing Delegation to an Agency Subordinate Periodic Review Filed 10/17/2025
18 VAC 115‑20   Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling Fast-Track Effective 12/18/2025
18 VAC 115‑30   Regulations Governing the Certification of Substance Abuse Counselors Periodic Review Filed 8/2/2024
18 VAC 115‑40   Regulations Governing the Certification of Rehabilitation Providers Periodic Review Filed 8/2/2024
18 VAC 115‑50   Regulations Governing the Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy Fast-Track Effective 12/18/2025
18 VAC 115‑60   Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioners Fast-Track Effective 12/18/2025
18 VAC 115‑70   Regulations Governing the Registration of Peer Recovery Specialists Periodic Review Filed 8/2/2024
18 VAC 115‑80   Regulations Governing the Registration of Qualified Mental Health Professionals Final Effective 11/5/2025
18 VAC 115‑90   Regulations Governing the Practice of Art Therapy Final At Secretary's Office 6/3/2025
18 VAC 115‑100   Regulations Governing the Practice of Behavioral Health Technicians and Behavioral Health Technician Assistants Final Effective 5/8/2025