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 18VAC110-60, Regulations Governing Pharmaceutical Processors. The purpose of the proposed action is to consider amendments requested in a petition for rulemaking from the Virginia Medical Cannabis Coalition. The proposed amendments relate to requirements for pharmacy technicians, visitor policy, inventory, labeling, expiration dates on products, remediation of samples, and access for nonlicensed personnel. The board will consider if the proposed amendments facilitate the operation of a pharmaceutical processor without imposing any additional risk of harm or diversion to protect the health and safety of the public.

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

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

Public Comment Deadline: March 31, 2021.

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.