8VAC40-31-240. Civil enforcement.

Part VIII. Criminal Prosecution for Violation; Civil Enforcement

8VAC40-31-230. Criminal prosecution and civil enforcement.

A. Violations of any provision of this chapter or Article 3 (§ 23.1-213 et seq.) of Chapter 2 of Title 23.1 of the Code of Virginia is punishable in accordance with § 23.1-228 of the Code of Virginia.

B. Upon discovery that a postsecondary school is operating without certification, the council shall take action in accordance with § 23.1-218 B of the Code of Virginia.

Statutory Authority

§§ 23.1-218 and 23.1-228 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 23, eff. August 24, 2006; amended, Virginia Register Volume 41, Issue 25, eff. September 11, 2025.

8VAC40-31-240. Civil enforcement.

Upon the determination of the council that any school or any agent or representative of the school is in violation of this chapter, the council may institute a proceeding in equity to enjoin the violation.

Statutory Authority

§ 23.1-228 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 23, eff. August 24, 2006; amended, Virginia Register Volume 41, Issue 25, eff. September 11, 2025.

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