Code of Virginia - Title 32.1 Health - Chapter 1 Administration Generally

32.1-1 References to former sections, articles and chapters of Title 32 and other titles
Whenever any of the conditions, requirements, provisions or contents of any section, article or chapter of Title 32 or any other title of this Code ...
32.1-2 Finding and purpose
The General Assembly finds that the protection, improvement and preservation of the public health and of the environment are essential to the general welfare of ...
32.1-3 Definitions
As used in this title unless the context requires otherwise or it is otherwise provided: 1. "Board" or "State Board" means the State Board of ...
32.1-4 Sovereign immunity
Nothing contained in this title shall be construed to be a waiver of the defense of sovereign immunity except where expressly provided by the laws ...
32.1-5 Appointment of members; terms and vacancies
There shall be a State Board of Health which shall consist of thirteen residents of the Commonwealth appointed by the Governor for terms of four ...
32.1-6 Meetings and chairman
The Board shall meet annually in the City of Richmond and at such other times and places as it determines. It shall elect from its ...
32.1-7 Bylaws
The Board may adopt bylaws for its operation. (Code 1950, § 32-3; 1979, c. 711.) ...
32.1-8 Quorum
Six members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any lawful business. (Code 1950, § 32-4; 1974, c. 436; 1979, c. ...
32.1-9 Secretary
The Commissioner or, with the approval of the Board, his designee shall act as secretary of the Board and shall not be entitled to any ...
32.1-10 Description unavailable
Repealed by Acts 1980, c. 728. ...
32.1-11 Environmental health, laboratory, and medical care services
A. The Board may formulate a program of environmental health services, laboratory services and preventive, curative and restorative medical care services, including home and clinic ...
32.1-11.1 Board to establish acquired immunodeficiency syndrome services and education grants progra...
With such funds as are appropriated for this purpose, the Board of Health shall establish the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome services and education grants program. The ...
32.1-11.2 Regional AIDS resource and consultation centers; HIV early intervention centers
Utilizing existing state and local facilities and from such funds as are appropriated for this purpose, the Board of Health shall provide grants for no ...
32.1-11.3 Patient and community health education services
The Board shall formulate a program of patient and community health education services to be provided by the Department on a regional, district, or local ...
32.1-11.4 Description unavailable
Repealed by Acts 2007, c. 4, cl. 1. ...
32.1-11.5 Pilot programs for obstetrical and pediatric care in underserved areas
A. The Board may approve pilot programs to improve access to (i) obstetrical care, which for the purposes of this section includes prenatal, delivery, and ...
32.1-11.6 Virginia Pregnant Women Support Fund; purpose; guidelines.
A. There is hereby created the Virginia Pregnant Women Support Fund (the Fund) as a special nonreverting fund to be administered by the Board of ...
32.1-12 Regulations, variances and exemptions
The Board may make, adopt, promulgate and enforce such regulations and provide for reasonable variances and exemptions therefrom as may be necessary to carry out ...
32.1-12.1 Board to establish regulations regarding human research
The Board shall promulgate regulations pursuant to the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.) to effectuate the provisions of Chapter 5.1 (§ 32.1-162.16 et ...
32.1-13 Emergency orders and regulations
The Board may make separate orders and regulations to meet any emergency, not provided for by general regulations, for the purpose of suppressing nuisances dangerous ...
32.1-13.1 Health policy responsibilities
The Board of Health may direct the Department to inform it regarding health care policy and financing concerns through such studies as the Board may ...
32.1-14 Annual report
The Board shall submit an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly. Such report shall contain information on the Commonwealth's vital records and health ...
32.1-15 Suggestions as to legislation
The Board may, at each regular session of the General Assembly, suggest any legislative action deemed necessary for the better protection of life and public ...
32.1-16 State Department of Health
There shall be a State Department of Health in the executive department responsible to the Secretary of Health and Human Resources. The Department shall be ...
32.1-17 Appointment of Commissioner; qualifications; term
A. There shall be a State Health Commissioner appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by each house of the General Assembly. The Commissioner shall ...
32.1-18 Executive officer of Board
The Commissioner shall be the executive officer of the Board but shall not be a member thereof. (Code 1950, § 32-24; 1979, c. 711.) ...
32.1-19 Duties prescribed by Board
A. The Commissioner shall perform such duties as the Board may require, in addition to the duties required by law. B. The Commissioner shall, along ...
32.1-19.1 Description unavailable
Repealed by Acts 2004, c. 683. ...
32.1-20 Vested with authority of Board
The Commissioner shall be vested with all the authority of the Board when it is not in session, subject to such rules and regulations as ...
32.1-21 Salary; teaching activities
The Commissioner shall receive such salary as is fixed by law and shall devote his entire time to his official duties; provided, however, that the ...
32.1-22 Personnel; Deputy Commissioner
A. The Commissioner may employ such personnel as are necessary for the proper performance of his duties as executive officer of the Board. B. The ...
32.1-23 Publication of information
A. The Commissioner may provide for the publication and distribution of such information as may contribute to the preservation of the public health and the ...
32.1-23.1 Alternative delivery of certain information; Commissioners to develop single application form for p...
A. The Commissioner shall create links from the Virginia Department of Health's website to the Virginia Department for the Aging's website and its affiliated sites ...
32.1-24 Applicability of Administrative Process Act
The provisions of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.) shall govern the procedures for rendering all case decisions, as defined in § 2.2-4001, ...
32.1-25 Right of entry to inspect, etc.; warrants
Upon presentation of appropriate credentials and upon consent of the owner or custodian, the Commissioner or his designee shall have the right to enter at ...
32.1-26 Orders; hearing and notice
The Board is authorized to issue orders to require any person to comply with the provisions of any law administered by it, the Commissioner or ...
32.1-27 Penalties, injunctions, civil penalties and charges for violations
A. Any person willfully violating or refusing, failing or neglecting to comply with any regulation or order of the Board or Commissioner or any provision ...
32.1-27.1 Additional civil penalty or appointment of a receiver
A. In addition to the remedies provided in § 32.1-27, the civil penalties set forth in this section may be imposed by the circuit court ...
32.1-28 When Attorney General to represent Board; special counsel
The Attorney General shall represent the Board and Commissioner in all actions and proceedings for the enforcement of regulations or orders of the Board or ...
32.1-29 Employment of attorney to defend Board members, employee, etc
If the Commissioner, any Board member or any officer or employee of the Department is arrested, indicted or otherwise prosecuted on any criminal charge arising ...
32.1-30 Local health departments
Each county and city shall establish and maintain a local department of health which shall be headed by a local health director. Each such local ...
32.1-31 Operation of local health department under contract with Board; local health services advisory boar...
A. The governing body of any county or city may enter into a contract with the Board for the operation of the local health department ...
32.1-32 Independent local health departments
A. The governing body of any county or city which does not enter into a contract with the Board for the operation of the local ...
32.1-33 When Board to perform duties of local board
If any governing body of a county or city which does not enter into a contract with the Board for the operation of the local ...
32.1-34 Scope of local health ordinances and regulations
No county, city or town ordinance or regulation shall be less stringent in the protection of the public health than any applicable state law or ...
32.1-34.1 Power to seek and receive donations
Any health department operating under the provisions of this article is empowered to seek and accept grants, bequests or donations of money and resources from ...

Last modified: April 3, 2009