Department of Regulatory Innovation; VirginiaRegulatory Sandbox Program; created. Creates the Department ofRegulatory Innovation to oversee the Virginia Regulatory SandboxProgram, also created by the bill, which allows an individual orbusiness to demonstrate a product, production method, or service under a waiver or suspension of one or more state laws or regulations.The bill sets out the process by which an individual or businessmay apply for participation in the Program, the role of the Departmentin reviewing such applications for approval or denial, and the requirementsfor participation in the Program, including provisions related toconsumer protection.
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Air Pollution Control Board; consideration of certain facts and circumstances. Limits when the Air Pollution Control Board must consider certain facts and circumstances relevant to the reasonableness of the activity involved. This bill was incorporated into SB 657.
Pet shops; sale of unneutered or unspayed dogsand cats prohibited; penalty. Prohibits a pet shop from sellinga dog or cat unless it has first been spayed or neutered. A violationis a Class 3 misdemeanor.
Celebrating the life of the Honorable FrankDuVal Hargrove, Sr.
Commending the Honorable Paul S. Trible, Jr.
Limitation on recovery in certain medical malpractice actions. Provides that the limits on recovery in medical malpractice cases shall not apply when the plaintiff has sustained certain catastrophic injuries.
Celebrating the life of the Honorable FrankDuVal Hargrove, Sr.
Maximum number of judges in each judicial district.Increases from two to three the maximum number of authorized generaldistrict court judges in the Twenty-second Judicial District.
Celebrating the life of Commander Brian MichaelBourgeois, USN.
Commending the Honorable William C. Mims.