Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Charitable Gaming Board intends to consider amending 11VAC15-40, Charitable Gaming Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to adopt regulations pertaining to a new bingo game called "network bingo" pursuant to Chapters 36 and 350 of the 2013 Acts of Assembly. This regulatory action is intended to promulgate the required network bingo regulations as well as amend provisions of the current regulations that staff has identified as needing clarification.

A regulatory advisory panel will be appointed. If interested in serving on the panel, contact the individual listed below.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 18.2-340.15 and 18.2-340.19 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: December 4, 2013.

Agency Contact: Michael Menefee, Program Manager, Charitable and Regulatory Programs, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 102 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-3983, FAX (804) 371-7479, or email michael.menefee@vdacs.virginia.gov.