Title of Regulation: 18VAC85-150. Regulations Governing the Practice of Behavior Analysis (adding 18VAC85-150-10 through 18VAC85-150-200).

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2957.16 of the Code of Virginia.

Expiration Date Extended Through: March 18, 2014.

On September 13, 2013, the Governor approved the Board of Medicine's request to extend the expiration date of the above-referenced emergency regulation as provided in § 2.2-4011 D of the Code of Virginia. The emergency regulation was published in 29:3 VA.R. 592-596 October 8, 2012. The regulation implements Chapter 3 of the 2012 Acts of Assembly, which requires licensure of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts.

Agency Contact: William L. Harp, M.D., Executive Director, Board of Medicine, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4558, FAX (804) 527-4429, or email william.harp@dhp.virginia.gov.