8VAC20-820-360. Failure to pay civil penalty.
A. If an outstanding civil penalty assessed after a case decision is not paid as required, the superintendent shall have the authority to:
1. Assess a late fee if the civil penalty payment is 60 days overdue, provided the total of the civil penalty and late fee do not exceed the penalty set forth in § 22.1-289.023 of the Code of Virginia;
2. Reduce the duration of the licensure period if the civil penalty payment is 60 days overdue; and
3. Deny renewal or revoke the license if the civil penalty payment is 90 days overdue.
B. The department will also institute legal collection procedures to collect unpaid penalties.
C. If a licensee appeals the imposition of a civil penalty, the provisions of this section shall not apply until the appeal is complete.
Statutory Authority
§§ 22.1-16 and 22.1289.046 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 24, eff. July 1, 2021.