Title of Regulation: 18VAC110-60. Regulations Governing Pharmaceutical Processors (adding 18VAC110-60-10 through 18VAC110-60-330).

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-3442.6 of the Code of Virginia.

Expiration Date Extended Through: August 5, 2019.

The Governor approved the request of the Board of Pharmacy to extend the expiration date of the emergency regulation for six months as provided by § 2.2-4011 D of the Code of Virginia. Therefore, the emergency regulation will continue in effect through August 5, 2019. The emergency regulation relates to permitting pharmaceutical processors for dispensing of cannabidiol or THC-A oil. The Board of Pharmacy is in the process of promulgating a replacement regulation, and the expiration of the emergency regulation would be a serious disruption to the permitting process. The emergency regulation was published in 33:25 VA.R. 2818-2835 August 7, 2017, and amended in 35:5 VA.R. 893-902 October 29, 2018.

Agency Contact: Caroline Juran, RPh, Executive Director, Board of Pharmacy, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4456, FAX (804) 527-4472, or email caroline.juran@dhp.virginia.gov.