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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 12. Health
Agency 35. Department of Behavioral Health And Developmental Services
Chapter 115. Regulations to Assure the Rights of Individuals Receiving Services from Providers Licensed, Funded, or Operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12/30/2024

12VAC35-115-240. Human rights enforcement and sanctions.

A. The commissioner may invoke the sanctions enumerated in § 37.2-419 of the Code of Virginia upon receipt of information that a provider licensed or funded by the department is:

1. In violation of (i) the provisions of § 37.2-400 and §§ 37.2-403 through 37.2-422 of the Code of Virginia, (ii) these regulations, or (iii) provisions of the licensing regulations adopted pursuant to §§ 37.2-404 and 37.2-411 of the Code of Virginia; and

2. The violation adversely affects the human rights of individuals or poses an imminent and substantial threat to the health, safety, or welfare of individuals.

The commissioner shall notify the provider in writing of the specific violation or violations found and of his intention to convene an informal conference pursuant to § 2.2-4019 of the Code of Virginia at which the presiding officer will be asked to recommend issuance of a special order.

B. The sanctions contained in the special order shall remain in effect for the duration of any appeal of the special order.

Statutory Authority

§§ 37.2-203 and 37.2-400 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 3, eff. November 21, 2001; amended, Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 25, eff. September 19, 2007.

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