REGULATIONS
Vol. 35 Iss. 4 - October 15, 2018

TITLE 12. HEALTH
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Chapter 412
Final Regulation

REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The State Board of Health is claiming an exemption from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act in accordance with § 2.2-4006 A 4 a of the Code of Virginia, which excludes regulations that are necessary to conform to changes in Virginia statutory law where no agency discretion is involved. The State Board of Health will receive, consider, and respond to petitions by any interested person at any time with respect to reconsideration or revision.

Title of Regulation: 12VAC5-412. Regulations for Licensure of Abortion Facilities (amending 12VAC5-412-140).

Statutory Authority: §§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-127 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: November 14, 2018.

Agency Contact: Robert Payne, Director, Office of Licensure and Certification, Virginia Department of Health, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 401, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-2109, FAX (804) 527-4502, or email robert.payne@vdh.virginia.gov.

Summary:

Pursuant to Chapter 571 of the 2018 Acts of Assembly, the amendment requires posting of a notice of the human trafficking hotline in each abortion facility in a location readily visible to the public.

Part II
Organization and Management

12VAC5-412-140. Management and administration.

A. The abortion facility shall comply with:

1. This chapter (12VAC5-412);

2. Other applicable federal, state, or local laws and regulations; and

3. The abortion facility's policies and procedures.

B. The abortion facility shall submit or make available reports and information necessary to establish compliance with this chapter and applicable law.

C. The abortion facility shall permit OLC inspectors to conduct inspections to:

1. Verify application information;

2. Determine compliance with this chapter and applicable law;

3. Review necessary records and documents; and

4. Investigate complaints.

D. An abortion facility shall give written notification 30 calendar days in advance of implementing any of the following planned changes:

1. Change of location.

2. Change of ownership.

3. Change of name.

4. Voluntary closure.

5. Change of administrator.

6. Change of operator.

Notices shall be sent to the attention of the director of the OLC.

E. The current license from the department shall be posted at all times in a place readily visible and accessible to the public.

F. Each abortion facility shall post notice of the existence of a human trafficking hotline to alert possible witnesses or victims of human trafficking to the availability of a means to gain assistance or report crimes. This notice shall be in a place readily visible and accessible to the public, such as the patient admitting area or public or patient restrooms. The notice shall meet the requirements of § 40.1-11.3 C of the Code of Virginia.

VA.R. Doc. No. R19-5601; Filed September 26, 2018, 1:29 p.m.