Vermont Administrative Code

Section 1 Authority 3 V.S.A. § 801 et seq. Act 63 § 22 of the 2005 Legislative session (S.156). Section 2 Purpose The purpose of this proposed rule is to meet Vermont statutory requirements that the Department of Corrections establish 1) guidelines under which it will determine w…

Authority. This rule is adopted pursuant to 28 V.S.A. §§ 256(b) , 304(e) , and 1162(b)(2) . Purpose. This rule establishes graduated sanction guidelines for probation violations as an alternative to arrest, revocation, and imposition of the original sentence. Definitions. As used…

Section 1 Authority 8 V.S.A. § 252(b) and (d) Section 2 Purpose The purpose of this administrative rule is to set forth a midpoint review process for offender probation cases with a specified term. Section 3 Definitions Commissioner: Commissioner of Corrections (DOC). Probation: …

Section 1 Authority 009 , No. 58, § 11(3)(C) , eff. July 1, 2009. 13 V.S.A. § 5401 , Subchapter 3 of Chapter 167 et seq., "Sex Offender Registration; Law Enforcement Notification". Section 2 Purpose The purpose of this administrative rule is to establish the criteria for the Comm…

Section 1 Authority 8 V.S.A. § 256. The law requires that the Department adopt rules pursuant to chapter 25 of Title 3 that establish graduated sanction guidelines for probation violations as an alternative to arrest or citation under section 301 of this title. Section 2 Purpose …

Section 1 Authority 010 , No. 66, § 4 , eff. July 1, 2010; 13 V.S.A. § 5401 , Subchapter 3 of Chapter 167 et seq., "Sex Offender Registration; Law Enforcement Notification". Section 2 Purpose The purpose of this administrative rule is to expand the list of sex offenders who are e…

A. The Department of Corrections may conduct searches to maintain the security of its correctional facilities to protect the safety of staff, inmates, and the general public by discouraging and preventing the introduction of "prohibited items" into the secure perimeter of correct…

A. The Department of Corrections shall maintain custody, control, and preservation of records of information related to risk assessment and needs screening conducted during pre-trial services. B. Records of information obtained by the Department of Corrections from a defendant du…

Authority This rule is adopted pursuant to 28 V.S.A. § 808(f) . Rule 1. When exercising discretion to release an offender pursuant to 28 V.S.A. § 808(a)(6) , the Department of Corrections (DOC) may consider that an offender may lack suitable housing upon his/her release. However,…

Authority. This rule is adopted pursuant to 3 V.S.A. § 800 et seq. and 28 V.S.A § 107 which states that offender and inmate records are exempt from public inspection and copying under the Public Records Act and shall be kept confidential, except that the Department: 1. Shall rele…

Section 1 General Provisions 1.1 Purpose These regulations, as authorized by 18 VSA Chapter 26, provide for the establishment of procedures to be followed and the standards for certification of asbestos contractors who perform asbestos abatement in any facility. Pursuant to 18 VS…

Section 751 PREMISES, EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES The floors, walls and ceilings of each bakery, the equipment. used in the handling or preparation of bakery products or the ingredients thereof, all vehicles transporting such products and the boxes, baskets and other receptacles in which…

Section I Breath Alcohol Analysis Analyses shall be performed using the methods of gas chromatography or infrared spectrophotometry. In using either method the following specifications must be met: 1. Sampling equipment shall be capable of collecting a sample of expired alveolar …

Pursuant to the authority conferred upon the Secretary of the Agency of Human Services by Title 33, V.S.A., Section 3302, the following regulations necessary to administer the Children's Comprehensive Dental Health program are hereby established. Section 1.0 DEFINITIONS 1.1 DIVIS…

Section 1.0 Authority. These regulations are pursuant to 18 V.S.A. §§ 102 and 1001 and 3 V.S.A. § 3003 , 20 V.S.A. § 3801 , and 13 V.S.A. § 3504(h) . Section 2.0 Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to protect public health through the control of communicable and dangerou…

SUBCHAPTER 9 REGULATED DRUG RULE 1.0 Authority This rule is established under the authority of 18 V.S.A. §§ 4201 and 4202 which authorizes the Vermont Board of Health to designate regulated drugs for the protection of public health and safety. 2.0 Purpose This rule designates dru…

The following confidentiality regulation was passed at a meeting of the State Board of Health on March 21, 1957: (1) Except as hereinafter otherwise provided, all information as to personal facts and circumstances obtained in connection with the administration of Vermont State He…

Section 1.0 Authority This rule is established under the authority of 18 V.S.A. §§ 4201 and 4202 which authorizes the Vermont Board of Health to designate regulated drugs for the protection of public health and safety. Section 2.0 Purpose This rule designates drugs and other chem…

Section 1 A new rule entitled "Generic Formulary" is added to read: § FORMULARY (a) The Vermont Formulary Committee, hereinafter referred to as "committee", hereby adopts the list of drugs certified by the federal Food and Drug Administration as being safe, effective, and therape…

Section 1.0 Authority. 1.1 This rule is adopted pursuant to 18 V.S.A. § 904(b) and 24 V.S.A. § 2682(a)(3). Section 2.0 Purpose. 2.1 This rule provides licensing and certification requirements for Emergency Medical Services providers and personnel. Section 3.0 Definitions. 3.1 "Am…

Section 1401 GENERAL PROVISIONS (a) DEFINITIONS A day care facility is any place operated as a business or service on a regular or continual basis whether for compensation or not to provide day care services on a full day or half-day basis. An early childhood facility is any plac…

Action 1 Regulation 1, entitled "Fee Policy" is amended to read as follows: The Department of Health will provide home health care services in 10 towns of Windham County where such services are not otherwise available: Vernon, Guilford, Dummerston, Putney, Marlboro, Dover, Halifa…

Section 201 SCOPE, JURISDICTION, EXPIRATION, TRANSFER AND DISPLAY OF FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSES A. Scope: 1. All places that prepare and serve food to the public, other than on an occasional basis, and advertise such food service within the meaning of 18 V.S.A. Section 4358 shal…

Section 1.0 Authority. This rule is adopted pursuant to 18 V.S.A. Ch. 42, 18 V.S.A. Ch. 43 and 18 V.S.A. Ch. 43a. Section 2.0 Purpose. This rule sets forth the standards that apply to the licensing of hospitals in Vermont. Specifically: 2.1 This rule applies to all hospitals in V…

Action 1 3 -1024A is amended to read as follows: A. PERSONS UNABLE TO PAY For the purpose of this regulation, a person unable to pay for hospital services is defined as a person whose after tax family income, after subtracting medical bills actually paid by the family that year, …

Section 1.0 Authority 1.1 This rule is adopted pursuant to 18 V.S.A. § 1123 . Section 2.0 Purpose 2.1 This rule establishes an immunization schedule, minimum requirements for attendance at child care facilities, pre-kindergarten, public or independent kindergartens, elementary, s…

1. This rule implements the provision of 18 V.S.A. Section 503 , by establishing reasonable fees that shall be charged to cover the cost of services performed by the Department of Health Public Health Laboratory provided the services are not requested under the authority of the C…

Section 1.0 Authority This rule is adopted pursuant to 3 V.S.A §§ 801(b)(11) and 3003(a) ; 18 V.S.A §§ 102 , and 4303 . Section 2.0 Purpose This rule provides the requirements for sanitation and licensing of lodging establishments to protect public health. Section 3.0 Scope This …

Section 100.00 General Provisions 110.00 Statement of Purpose: The purpose of these regulations is to establish standards of operation, maintenance and care in all free standing Maternity Homes or Birth Centers located and doing business in Vermont. These regulations shall apply …

Pursuant to Title 18, V.S.A., Chapter 3, Section 102 , the following regulations governing public spas and hot tubs are hereby established as the minimum requirements by the Agency of Human Services. Section 1.0 DEFINITIONS AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM - A system whereby air is induced i…

PART A. RADIATION-PRODUCING MACHINES 1.0 Authority. This Rule is adopted pursuant to 18 V.S.A. Chapter 32. 2.0 Purpose and Scope. 2.1. Part A of this Rule establishes standards for the control of ionizing radiation-producing machines for the protection of occupational and public …

Section 1.0 Authority. Act No. 181 This code is adopted under the authority of 20 V.S.A., Chapter 172 Vermont Fire and Safety Building Code-2015 Section 2.0 Purpose. The purpose of this code is to protect the health, safety, and well-being of the occupants of rental housing. Thes…

SUBPART A GENERAL PROVISIONS (RENUMBERED) 2200.1 Definitions (Renumbered) 2200.2a Scope of Rules; Applicability of Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure and Administrative Procedures Act; Representation in Board Proceedings (Renumbered) 2200.2b The Board (Renumbered) 2200.3 Use of Gen…

CHAPTER 8. DIVISION OF SUBSTANCE USE PROGRAMS SUBCHAPTER 10 1.0 Authority. This Rule is adopted pursuant to 18 V.S.A. § 4672 . 2.0 Purpose. The purpose of this Rule is to establish the requirements for the operation of an Unused Drug Repository Program. 3.0 Definitions. 3.1. "Col…

CHAPTER 8. SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SUBCHAPTER 4 1.0 Authority. This rule is adopted pursuant to 8 V.S.A § 4089b(f)(2) and 18 V.S.A §§ 102 and 4806 . 2.0 Purpose. This rule provides certification requirements for Recovery Services Organizations. Certification is required pursuant t…

Eligibility for WIC Program "Vermonters are entitled to the full benefits of the Vermont WIC Program on a first-come, first-served basis, up to the maximum funding and caseload allowed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, if they meet all of the following eligibility standards:…

Section I Authority This rule is adopted under the authority of 3 V.S.A. §§ 801(b)(11) and 3003(a) and 18 V.S.A. §§ 102 and 104 . Section II Effective Date January 1, 2013 Section III Purpose This rule establishes eligibility requirements and procedures for the Vermont Department…

Section 1.0 Authority 1.1 This rule is adopted pursuant to 18 V.S.A. § 152(a) . Section 2.0 Purpose This rule implements the Vermont Cancer Registry (VCR) created by 18 V.S.A. chapter 4 that requires the Commissioner of Health to establish a uniform statewide population-based can…

Section 1.0 Authority. 1.1 This rule is adopted pursuant to 3 V.S.A. §§ 801(b)(11) and 3003(a) ; 18 V.S.A. §§ 102 , 1752(b) and 1759(f) (effective upon occurrence of contingency). 1.2 Severability: If any provision of these regulations or the application thereof to any firm, indi…

Section I Purpose and Authority These rules are adopted lo assure that prompt action will be taken to confirm a lead poisoning diagnosis, to inspect the possible sources of lead poisoning, and to secure voluntary compliance or to take necessary enforcement action towards abatemen…

Section 1.0 Authority This rule is adopted pursuant to 3 V.S.A. § 3003 ; 18 V.S.A. §§ 102 , 115 and 5087 . Section 2.0 Purpose and Scope The purpose of this rule is to provide standards for screening for certain diseases in newborn children where early identification and treatmen…

Section 1.0 Authority. This rule is adopted pursuant to Section 119a of Act 61 (1997). Section 2.0 Purpose. This rule establishes the eligibility requirements for assistance under the Vermont Medication Assistance Program (VMAP). The purpose of VMAP is to provide financial assist…

Section I PURPOSE, AUTHORITY, AND PROHIBITION 1. Purpose This is a formulary of prescription drugs that may be used by naturopathic physicians in a manner that is consistent with their scope of practice. 2. Authority In accordance with 26 VSA § 4125(c) , this formulary has been e…

Section 1.0 Authority. This rule is established pursuant to 18 V.S.A. § 4752 . Section 2.0 Purpose. This rule establishes minimum requirements for Office Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) providers to prescribe, and in defined circumstances, dispense medication to patients accessing …

Section 1.0 Authority This rule is adopted pursuant to 8 V.S.A § 4089b and 18 V.S.A §§ 102 and 4806. Section 2.0 Purpose This rule provides substance use disorder treatment certification requirements for Preferred Providers. Certification is required pursuant to this rule for any…

Section 1.0 Authority This rule is adopted pursuant to 3 V.S.A. § 3003 ; 18 V.S.A. §§ 102 and 103 ; and 18 V.S.A. § 4308 . Section 2.0 Purpose This Rule establishes the requirements necessary to regulate the commerce of molluscan shellfish and to establish a program to protect th…

Section 1.0 Authority These rules are adopted pursuant to 18 V.S.A. §§ 9708 and 9719 . Section 2.0 Purpose The State of Vermont recognizes the fundamental right of an adult to determine the extent of health care they will receive, including treatment provided during periods of in…