Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Pharmacy intends to consider amending 18VAC110-30, Regulations for Practitioners of the Healing Arts to Sell Controlled Substances. The purpose of the proposed action is to (i) insert requirements for facilities of practitioners of the healing arts who sell controlled substances, similar to other facilities permitted by the Board of Pharmacy, to declare hours of operation a location will be open to service the public; to report changes in the hours of operation expected to last for more than one week to the board and the public at least 14 days prior to the anticipated change; and to include exemptions for emergency circumstances beyond control of the owner or responsible party or expansion of hours; and (ii) prohibit a license or permit from being issued to a private dwelling or residence.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-3307 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: January 4, 2023.

Agency Contact: Caroline Juran, RPh, Executive Director, Board of Pharmacy, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233-1463, telephone (804) 527-4456, FAX (804) 527-4472, or email caroline.juran@dhp.virginia.gov.