Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Veterinary Medicine intends to consider amending the following regulations: 18VAC150-20, Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine. The purpose of the proposed action is to increase fees to address a shortfall in revenue.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: October 28, 2009.

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Carter, Executive Director, Board of Veterinary Medicine, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 662-4426, FAX (804) 527-4471, or email elizabeth.carter@dhp.virginia.gov.