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Researching Virginia Law: Administrative LawADMINISTRATIVE LAW Who Makes It? Administrative law consists of the regulations and decisions made by government agencies, such as the Virginia DOT or Department of Health. What Does it Look Like? Regulations Regulations are published in two phases: 1. A regulation must first be published in the Virginia Register. The Register compiles regulations in chronological order, and is published biweekly. 2. Regulations are then compiled into the Virginia Administrative Code (VAC), which organizes them by subject. This is the best place to start looking for regulations. Opinions of the Attorney General One of the duties of the Attorney General of Virginia is to issue legal advice in the form of opinions. Orders and Decisions Some Virginia agencies publish their orders and decisions, but most do not. Where Do I Find It?
How Do I Update It? Virginia Administrative Code in print: 1. Check the annual supplement, located in the front of each volume. 2. Go to the latest edition of the Register. The front of each issue has a Cumulative Table of VAC Sections Adopted, Amended or Repealed. Virginia Administrative Code online: Check the Cumulative Table of VAC Sections Adopted, Amended, or Repealed at http://legis.state.va.us/codecomm/register/cumultab.htm. » Legislative History » Cases » Administrative Law » References
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