Virginia Statutes
§ 37.2-417 — Proceeding to prevent unlawful operation of service
Virginia § 37.2-417
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 37.2BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Subtitle IGeneral Provisions
Ch. 4PROTECTION OF CONSUMERS
Art. 2LICENSING PROVIDERS OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
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Bluebook
Va. Code Ann. § 37.2-417 (2026).
Text
In case any service is being operated in violation of the provisions of this article or of any applicable regulations made under these provisions, the Commissioner, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceedings against the provider to prevent the unlawful operation and to restrain, correct, or abate such violation or violations. Any action or proceeding shall be instituted in the circuit court of the county or city where the provider is located or conducts business, and the court shall have jurisdiction to enjoin the unlawful operation or the violation or violations.
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Legislative History
Code 1950, § 37-258.3; 1960, c. 496; 1968, c. 477, § 37.1-187; 1976, c. 671; 1980, c. 582; 2001, cc. 486, 506; 2005, c. 716.
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Effect of chapter on other laws§ 37.2-1109
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