                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

(EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026) SUMMARY SUSPENSION; CENTERS OPERATED BY AN AGENCY OF
THE COMMONWEALTH (§ 32.1-162.15:1.22)

Whenever the Commissioner issues a summary order of suspension of the license to
operate a Center operated by an agency of the Commonwealth:

1. Before such summary order of suspension shall take effect, the Commissioner
shall issue to the Center a notice of summary order of suspension setting forth
(i) the procedures for a hearing and right of review as provided in this section
and (ii) the facts and evidence that formed the basis on which the summary order
of suspension is sought. Such notice shall be served on the licensee or its
designee as soon as practicable thereafter by personal service or certified
mail, return receipt requested, to the address of record of the licensee. The
notice shall state the time, date, and location of a hearing to determine
whether the suspension is appropriate. Such hearing shall be held no later than
three business days after the issuance of the notice of the summary order of
suspension and shall be convened by the Commissioner or his designee. After such
hearing, the Commissioner may issue a final order of summary suspension or may
find that such summary suspension is not warranted by the facts and
circumstances presented.

2. A final order of summary suspension shall include notice that the licensee
may request, in writing and within three business days after receiving the
Commissioner&#8217;s decision, that the Commissioner refer the matter to the
Secretary of Health and Human Resources for resolution within three business
days of the referral. Any determination by the Secretary shall be final and not
subject to judicial review. If the final order of summary suspension is upheld,
it shall take effect immediately, and a copy of the final order of summary
suspension shall be prominently displayed by the licensee at each public
entrance of the Center. Any concurrent revocation, denial, or other proceedings
shall not be affected by the outcome of any determination by the Secretary.

HISTORY: 2025, c. 451.