Virginia Law

A. An application for a license or license renewal may be denied and a full, conditional, or provisional license may be revoked or suspended for one or more of the following reasons:

1. The provider or applicant has violated any provisions of Article 2 (§ 37.2-403 et seq.) of Chapter 4 of Title 37.2 of the Code of Virginia or these licensing regulations;

2. The provider's or applicant's conduct or practices are detrimental to the welfare of any individual receiving services or in violation of human rights identified in § 37.2-400 of the Code of Virginia or the human rights regulations (12VAC35-115);

3. The provider or applicant permits, aids, or abets the commission of an illegal act;

4. The provider or applicant fails or refuses to submit reports or to make records available as requested by the department;

5. The provider or applicant refuses to admit a representative of the department who displays a state-issued photo identification to the premises;

6. The provider or applicant fails to submit or implement an adequate corrective action plan; or

7. The provider or applicant submits any misleading or false information to the department.

B. A provider shall be notified in writing of the department's intent to deny, revoke, or suspend a license; the reasons for the action; the right to appeal; and the appeal process. The provider has the right to appeal the department's decision under the provisions of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq. of the Code of Virginia).