Virginia § 63.2-1710.2 - Right to appeal notice of intent; assisted living facilities, adult day centers, and child welfare agencies operated by agencies of the Commonwealth
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 63.2-1710.2 — Right to appeal notice of intent; assisted living facilities, adult day centers, and child welfare agencies operated by agencies of the Commonwealth, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63.2-1710.2. Right to appeal notice of intent; assisted living facilities, adult day centers, and child welfare agencies operated by agencies of the Commonwealth
An assisted living facility, adult day center, or child welfare agency operated by an agency of the Commonwealth shall have the right to appeal any notice of intent as follows:
1. Within 30 days after receiving a notice of intent to impose a sanction, the licensee shall request in writing that the Commissioner review the intended agency 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 sanction or take whatever action he deems appropriate to resolve the controversy.
2. If the assisted living facility, adult day center, or child welfare agency disputes the Commissioner's decision, the licensee shall request, within 30 days of receiving the Commissioner'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's decision shall be final and shall not be subject to review.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 63.2-1710.2 ("Right to appeal notice of intent; assisted living facilities, adult day centers, and child welfare agencies operated by agencies of the Commonwealth") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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