                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

(EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026) RIGHT TO APPEAL NOTICE OF IMPOSITION OF DISCIPLINARY
ACTION; CENTERS OPERATED BY AGENCIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH (§ 32.1-162.15:1.23)

A Center operated by an agency of the Commonwealth shall have the right to
appeal any notice of imposition of disciplinary action as follows:

1. Within 30 days after receiving a notice of imposition of disciplinary action,
the licensee shall request in writing that the Commissioner review the intended
disciplinary action and may submit, together with such request, relevant
information, documentation, or other pertinent data supporting its appeal. The
Commissioner shall issue a decision within 60 days after receiving the request
and shall have the authority to uphold the disciplinary action or take whatever
action he deems appropriate to resolve the controversy.

2. If the Center disputes the Commissioner&#8217;s decision, the licensee shall
request, within 30 days of receiving the Commissioner&#8217;s decision, that the
Commissioner refer the matter to the Secretary of Health and Human Resources.
The Secretary shall issue a decision within 60 days of receiving the request for
review. The Secretary&#8217;s decision shall be final and shall not be subject
to judicial review.

HISTORY: 2025, c. 451.