12VAC5-462-90. Notice.
Article 2
Enforcement of Regulations
Subject to the exceptions below, whenever the commissioner or the district or local health department has reason to believe a violation of any of these regulations has occurred or is occurring, the alleged violator shall be notified. Such notice shall be made in writing, shall be delivered personally or sent by certified mail, shall cite the regulation or regulations that are allegedly being violated, shall state the facts which form the basis for believing the violation has occurred or is occurring, shall include a request for a specific action by the recipient by a specified time and shall state the penalties associated with such violation. When the commissioner deems it necessary, he may initiate criminal prosecution or seek civil relief through mandamus or injunction prior to giving notice.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-248.1 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR355-35-700 § 3.3, Virginia Register Volume 10, Issue 20, eff. August 1, 1994.