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Virginia

Title 32.1 · Chapter 5
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-123. (Effective until January 1, 2026) Definitions. § 32.1-123. (Effective January 1, 2026) Definitions.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-123. (Effective until January 1, 2026) Definitions. § 32.1-123. (Effective January 1, 2026) Definitions.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-124. Exemptions.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-125. Establishment or operation of hospitals and nursing homes prohibited without license or certification; licenses not transferable.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-125.01. Failing to report; penalty.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-125.1. Inspection of hospitals by state agencies generally.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-125.2. Disclosure of other providers of services.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-125.3. Bed capacity and licensure in hospitals designated as critical access hospitals; designation as rural hospital.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-125.4. Retaliation or discrimination against complainants.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-125.5. Confidentiality of complainant's identity.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-126. Commissioner to inspect and to issue licenses to or assure compliance with certification requirements for hospitals, nursing homes, and certified nursing facilities; notice of denial of license; consultative advice and assistance; notice to electric utilities.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-126.1. Asbestos inspection for hospitals.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-126.01. Employment for compensation of persons convicted of barrier crimes prohibited; criminal records check required; suspension or revocation of license.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-126.2. Fire suppression systems required in nursing facilities and nursing homes.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-126.02. Hospital pharmacy employees; criminal records check required.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-126.3. Fire suppression systems required in hospitals.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-126.4. Hospital standing orders or protocols for certain vaccinations.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-126.5. Consolidation of inspections.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-127. (Effective until January 1, 2026) Regulations. § 32.1-127. (Effective January 1, 2026) Regulations.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-127.1:05. Breach of medical information notification.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-127.1:01. Record storage.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-127.1:02. Repealed.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-127.1:03. Health records privacy.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-127.1:04. Use or disclosure of certain protected health information required.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-127.001. Certain design and construction standards to be incorporated in hospital and nursing home licensure regulations.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-127.1. Immunity from liability for routine referral for organ and tissue donation.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-127.01. Regulations to authorize certain disciplinary actions and guidelines.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-127.2. Repealed.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-127.3. Immunity from liability for certain free health care services.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-128. Applicability to hospitals and nursing homes for practice of religious tenets.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-129. Application for license.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-130. (For expiration date, see Acts 2025, cc. 254 and 265, cl. 4.) Fees; Hospital and Nursing Home Licensure and Inspection Program Fund. § 32.1-130. (For effective date, see Acts 2025, cc. 254 and 265, cl. 4.) Fees; Hospital and Nursing Home Licensure and Inspection Program Fund.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-130. (For expiration date, see Acts 2025, cc. 254 and 265, cl. 4.) Fees; Hospital and Nursing Home Licensure and Inspection Program Fund. § 32.1-130. (For effective date, see Acts 2025, cc. 254 and 265, cl. 4.) Fees; Hospital and Nursing Home Licensure and Inspection Program Fund.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-131. Expiration and renewal of licenses.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-132. (Expires July 1, 2028) Alterations or additions to hospitals and nursing homes; when new license required; use of inpatient hospital beds for furnishing skilled care services. § 32.1-132. (Effective July 1, 2028) Alterations or additions to hospitals and nursing homes; when new license required; use of inpatient hospital beds for furnishing skilled care services.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-133. Display of license.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-133.1. Human trafficking hotline; posted notice required; civil penalty.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-134. Family planning information in hospitals providing maternity care.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-134.01. Certain information required for maternity patients.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-134.1. When denial, etc., to duly licensed physician of staff membership or professional privileges improper.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-134.02. Infants; blood sample provided to parents.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-134.2. Clinical privileges for certain practitioners.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-134.03. Maternal health; protocols and resources for hospitals and outpatient providers; report.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-134.3. Response to applications for clinical privileges.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-134.4. Right of podiatrists or advanced practice registered nurses to injunction.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-135. Revocation or suspension of license or certification of hospital or certified nursing facility; restriction or prohibition of new admissions to certified nursing facility.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-135.1. Certain advertisements prohibited.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-135.2. Offer or payment of remuneration in exchange for referral prohibited.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-136. Violation; penalties.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137. Certification of medical care facilities under Title XVIII of Social Security Act.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.01. Posting of charity care policies.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.1. Definitions.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.2. Certification of quality assurance; application; issuance; denial; renewal.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.02. Hospital discharge procedures.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.03. Discharge planning; designation of individual to provide care.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.3. Regulations.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.4. Examination, review or investigation.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.04. Patient notice of observation or outpatient status.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.05. Information regarding standard charges; advance estimate of patient payment amount for elective procedure, test, or service.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.5. Civil penalties; probation; suspension; restriction or prohibition of new enrollments to managed care health insurance plan licensee; revocation or nonrenewal of certificate of quality assurance; appeal process; correction.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.06. Lyme disease test result information.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.6. Complaint system.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.7. Definitions.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.07. Violations of certain provisions; penalty.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.08. Medical care facilities; persons with disabilities; designated support persons.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.8. Application to and compliance by utilization review entities.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.09. Hospital emergency department CPT code data reporting.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.9. Requirements and standards for utilization review entities.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.10. Utilization review plan required.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.010. Financial assistance; payment plans.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.011. Childbirth; postpartum process; doulas.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.11. Accessibility of utilization review entity.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.12. Emergencies; extensions; access to and confidentiality of patient-specific medical records and information.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.13. Adverse determination.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.14. Reconsideration of adverse determination.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.15. Adverse determination; appeal.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.16. Records.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-137.17. Limitation on Commissioner's jurisdiction.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-138. Enumeration; posting of policies; staff training; responsibilities devolving on guardians, etc.; exceptions; certification of compliance.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-138.1. Implementation of transfer and discharge policies.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-138.2. Certain contract provisions prohibited.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-138.3. Third party guarantor prohibition.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-138.4. Retaliation or discrimination against complainants.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-138.5:1. (Effective pursuant to Acts 2025, c. 432, cl. 2) Electronic monitoring in resident rooms.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-138.5. Confidentiality of complainant's identity.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-138.6. Definitions.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-138.7. Certificates of registration required; issuance; transferability; regulations.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-138.8. Consultation with health regulatory boards.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-138.9. Standards for approval.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-138.10. Expiration; renewal.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-138.11. Denial; revocation.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-138.12. Waiver of requirements of article.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-138.13. Access to and confidentiality of patient-specific medical records and information.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-138.14. No private right of action created.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-138.15. Regulations.
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Code of Virginia §§ 32.1-139 through 32.1-144. Repealed.
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Code of Virginia §§ 32.1-145 through 32.1-147. Repealed.
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Code of Virginia §§ 32.1-148 through 32.1-156. Repealed.
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Code of Virginia §§ 32.1-157 through 32.1-162. Repealed.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.1. Definitions.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.2. Exemptions from article.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.3. License required for hospice programs; notice of denial of license; renewal thereof.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.4. Inspections.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.5:1. Notice to dispenser of patient's death; disposition of dispensed drugs.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.5. Regulations.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.6:1. Possession or administration of cannabis oil.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.6. Revocation or suspension of license.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.7. Definitions.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.8. Exemptions from article.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.9:1. Employment for compensation of persons convicted of barrier crimes prohibited; criminal records check required; drug testing; suspension or revocation of license.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.9. Licenses required; renewal thereof.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.10. Inspections; fees.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.11. Liability insurance required.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.12. Regulations.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.13. Revocation or suspension of license.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.14. Repealed.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:1.11. (Effective July 1, 2026) Scope and duration of services; individualized plans of care.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:1.12. (Effective July 1, 2026) Operation and management; staffing.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:1.15. (Effective July 1, 2026) Retaliation or discrimination against complainants.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:1.16. (Effective July 1, 2026) Retaliation against reports of child or adult abuse or neglect.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:1.17. (Effective July 1, 2026) Employment for compensation of persons or use of volunteers convicted of certain offenses prohibited; background check required; penalty.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:1.18. (Effective July 1, 2026) Revocation or denial of renewal based on background checks; failure to obtain background check.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:1.19. (Effective July 1, 2026) Offenses; penalty.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:1.2. (Effective July 1, 2026) Licensure.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:12. Virginia Forensic Nursing Advisory Council.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:1.22. (Effective July 1, 2026) Summary suspension; Centers operated by an agency of the Commonwealth.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:1.23. (Effective July 1, 2026) Right to appeal notice of imposition of disciplinary action; Centers operated by agencies of the Commonwealth.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:1.3. (Effective July 1, 2026) Application fees; use of fees.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:1.4. (Effective July 1, 2026) Licenses required; issuance, expiration, and renewal; maximum number of children; posting of licenses.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:1.5. (Effective July 1, 2026) Inspection on receipt of application.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:1.6. (Effective July 1, 2026) Issuance or refusal of license; notification; provisional and conditional licenses.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:1.7. (Effective July 1, 2026) Compliance with Uniform Statewide Building Code.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:1.8. (Effective July 1, 2026) Inspections and interviews.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:1.9. (Effective July 1, 2026) Records and reports.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:2. Definitions.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:3. Services for sexual assault patients; plan required.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:4. Treatment services.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:6. Services for pediatric sexual assault patients; plan required.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:7. Inspections; report required.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:8. Storage, retention, and dissemination of photographic documentation.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:9. Submission of evidence.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:1.13. (Effective July 1, 2026) Facilities and maintenance; regulations.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:1.14. (Effective July 1, 2026) Confidentiality of complainant's identity.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:1.20. (Effective July 1, 2026) Disciplinary action; civil penalties.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:1.21. (Effective July 1, 2026) Summary suspension; privately operated Centers.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:5. Transfer services.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:1. Unlawful advertising as a home care organization.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:10. Complaints.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:1.1. (Effective July 1, 2026) Definitions.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:11. Repealed.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15:1.10. (Effective July 1, 2026) Background check upon application for licensure; penalty.
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Code of Virginia § 32.1-162.15. Violation; penalties.
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