Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Dentistry intends to consider amending the following regulations: 18VAC60-20, Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the regulation by adding a provision pursuant to Chapter 89 of the 2009 Acts of Assembly for recovery of costs associated with investigating and monitoring licensees for whom disciplinary action has been imposed.

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

Statutory Authority: Chapter 27 (§ 54.1-2700 et seq.) of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: November 25, 2009.

Agency Contact: Sandra Reen, Executive Director, Board of Dentistry, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233-1463, telephone (804) 367-4538, FAX (804) 527-4428, or email sandra.reen@dhp.virginia.gov.