8VAC20-821-280. Review process.

Part VII. Violation Review

A. If an applicant or licensee believes that a licensing standard has been applied or interpreted in a manner that is arbitrary or capricious, the applicant or licensee may request a review by program supervisory personnel.

B. A request for review shall be in writing and shall be made within five business days of receiving a notice of violation. The request shall contain the following information:

1. The date that the application of the licensing standard that is being challenged was made;

2. The reasons why the applicant or licensee believes that the application of the licensing standard was arbitrary or capricious; and

3. All relevant documentation supporting the rationale of the applicant or license that the application of the licensing standard was arbitrary or capricious.

C. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the superintendent from exercising the superintendent's responsibility and authority, including proceeding directly to the imposition of administrative sanctions, summary suspension, or recommending petitions for injunction.

Statutory Authority

§§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-289.046 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. February 1, 2026.

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