18VAC85-130 Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Midwives

NOTICES OF INTENDED REGULATORY ACTION

Vol. 26 Iss. 4 - October 26, 2009

TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

BOARD OF MEDICINE

Chapter 130

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Medicine intends to consider amending the following regulations: 18VAC85-130, Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Midwives. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the regulation by adding a provision pursuant to Chapter 646 of the 2009 Acts of Assembly for disclosure on options for consultation and referral and information on health risks associated with certain high-risk pregnancies.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2957.9 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: November 25, 2009.

Agency Contact: William L. Harp, M.D., Executive Director, Board of Medicine, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone [phone], FAX [phone], or email [e-mail].

VA.R. Doc. No. R10-2179; Filed October 5, 2009, 8:52 a.m.