TITLE 12. HEALTH
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Agency Notice
Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the following regulation is undergoing a periodic review and a small business impact review: 12VAC5-450, Rules and Regulations Governing Campgrounds. The review will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 19 (2022). The purpose of this review is to determine whether the regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to the regulation, including whether the 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 April 20, 2026, and ends May 11, 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: Olivia McCormick, Director, Division of Food and General Environmental Services, Virginia Department of Health, 109 Governors Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 864-8146, or email olivia.mccormick@vdh.virginia.gov.
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TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
BOARD OF PHARMACY
Report of Findings
Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Board of Counseling conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 18VAC110-20, Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy, and determined that this regulation should be retained as is. The board is publishing its report of findings dated March 17, 2026, to support this decision.
The General Assembly determined that the board must regulate the practice of pharmacy to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. This regulation is necessary because it sets forth the requirements for licensure and standards of practice for pharmacy and to continue to renew licenses for the provision of pharmacy services and to issue new permits and registrations for entities providing pharmacy services, which the General Assembly determined is a necessary component of the provision of health care in the Commonwealth. This regulation also protects public health, safety, and welfare by providing a basis for disciplinary actions against practitioners. The board has reviewed this regulation and determined that it is clearly written and understandable.
There is no impact of this periodic review on small businesses. The board has received neither complaints nor comments. The regulation is complex, but that is a necessity given the subject matter. The regulation may overlap with federal law or mirror some portions of federal law, but that is often a necessity with pharmacy and drug laws. This regulation is modified more than any other chapter regulated by the Department of Health Professions and is constantly under review.
Contact Information: Caroline Juran, RPh, Executive Director, Board of Pharmacy, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4456, fax (804) 527-4472, or email caroline.juran@dhp.virginia.gov.
Report of Findings
Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Board of Counseling conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 18VAC110-21, Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians, and determined that this regulation should be retained as is. The board is publishing its report of findings dated March 17, 2026, to support this decision.
The General Assembly determined that the board must regulate the licensure of pharmacists and registration of pharmacy technicians to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. This regulation is necessary because it sets forth the requirements for licensure and standards of practice for pharmacy and to continue to renew licenses for the provision of pharmacy services and to issue new licenses and registrations for individuals providing pharmacy services, which the General Assembly determined is a necessary component of the provision of health care in the Commonwealth. This regulation also protects public health, safety, and welfare by providing a basis for disciplinary actions against practitioners. The board has reviewed this regulation and determined that it is clearly written and understandable.
There is no impact of this periodic review on small businesses. The board has received neither complaints nor comments other than those that refer to statutory language over which the board has no control. The regulation is complex, but that is a necessity given the subject matter. The regulation may overlap with federal law or mirror some portions of federal law, but that is often a necessity with pharmacy and drug laws. This regulation is modified extremely frequently and is constantly under review.
Contact Information: Caroline Juran, RPh, Executive Director, Board of Pharmacy, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4456, fax (804) 527-4472, or email caroline.juran@dhp.virginia.gov.