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2023 SESSION

23104139D
SENATE BILL NO. 1539
Senate Amendments in [ ] – February 6, 2023
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-2711.2, relating to practice of dentistry; botulinum toxin injections.
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Patron Prior to Engrossment--Senator Pillion
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Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 54.1-2711.2 as follows:

§ 54.1-2711.2. Botulinum toxin injections.

In addition to the possession and administration of botulinum toxin injections for dental purposes, a dentist may possess and administer botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes, provided that the dentist has completed training and continuing education in the administration of botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes, as deemed appropriate by the Board.

2. That the Board of Dentistry, in consultation with the Board of Medicine, shall amend its regulations to establish training and continuing education requirements for dentists related to the administration of botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes. [ The Board of Dentistry shall amend its regulations related to cosmetic certifications for oral and maxillofacial surgeons to remove from such regulations subdivision B 9 of 18VAC60-21-350. ]