1. A. The commissioner may impose civil penalties when it is determined that a mandated reporter failed to report suspected adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation pursuant to § 63.2-1606 of the Code of Virginia.
2. B. Civil penalties for law-enforcement officers shall be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, at its discretion.

Statutory Authority

§§ 51.5-131 and 51.5-148 of the Code of Virginia; 42 USC § 1397(3).

Historical Notes

Former 22VAC40-740-70, derived from Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 10, eff. March 1, 2007; amended and renumbered as 22VAC30-100-70, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 1, eff. October 9, 2013; Volume 37, Issue 19, eff. June 9, 2021.