TITLE 16. LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Agency Notice
Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the following regulations are undergoing a periodic review and a small business impact review: 16VAC15-11, Public Participation Guidelines; 16VAC15-21, Maximum Garnishment Amounts; 16VAC15-30, Virginia Rules and Regulations Declaring Hazardous Occupations; 16VAC15-40, Virginia Hours of Work for Minors; and 16VAC15-50, Regulation Governing the Employment of Minors on Farms, in Gardens and in Orchards. Each review will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 19 (2022). The purpose of these reviews is to determine whether each regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to the regulations, including whether each regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare or for the economical performance of important governmental functions; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.
Public comment period begins January 12, 2026, and ends February 2, 2026.
Comments must include the commenter's name and address (physical or email) in order to receive a response to the comment from the agency.
Following the close of the public comment period, a report of both reviews will be posted on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall and published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.
Contact Information: Cristin Bernhardt, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of Labor and Industry, 6606 West Broad Street, Suite 500, Richmond, VA 23230, telephone (804) 786-2392, or email cristin.bernhardt@doli.virginia.gov.
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TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
BOARD OF PHARMACY
Agency Notice
Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the following regulations are undergoing a periodic review and a small business impact review: 18VAC110-20, Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy and 18VAC110-21, Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians. Each review will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 19 (2022). The purpose of these reviews is to determine whether each regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to the regulations, including whether each regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare or for the economical performance of important governmental functions; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.
Public comment period begins January 12, 2026, and ends February 2, 2026.
Comments must include the commenter's name and address (physical or email) in order to receive a response to the comment from the agency.
Following the close of the public comment period, a report of both reviews will be posted on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall and published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.
Contact Information: Caroline Juran, RPh, Executive Director, Board of Pharmacy, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4456, or email caroline.juran@dhp.virginia.gov.