# 12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-610-40: 12VAC5-610-40. Administration of regulations

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## Section

- **Citation:** 12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-610-40
- **Heading:** 12VAC5-610-40. Administration of regulations
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Administrative Code / Title 12 Health / Agency 5 Department of Health / Chapter 610 / 12VAC5-610-40

## Text

This chapter is administered by the following:
1. State Board of Health. The State Board of Health, hereinafter referred to as the board, has the responsibility to promulgate, amend, and repeal regulations necessary to ensure the safe and sanitary handling and disposal of sewage.
2. State Health Commissioner. The State Health Commissioner, hereinafter referred to as the commissioner, is the chief executive officer of the State Department of Health. The commissioner has the authority to act, within the scope of regulations promulgated by the board, for the board when it is not in session. The commissioner may delegate his powers under this chapter with the exception of his power to issue orders under § 32.1-26 of the Code of Virginia and 12VAC5-610-170 B. The commissioner has final authority to adjudicate contested decisions of subordinate delegated powers under this section prior to appeal of such decisions to the circuit court.
3. State Department of Health. The State Department of Health, hereinafter referred to as the department, is designated as the primary agent of the commissioner for the purpose of administering this chapter.
4. District or local health departments. The district or local health departments are responsible for implementing and enforcing the operational activities as required by this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-610-20 12VAC5-610-20. Purpose of regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_610_20.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-610-30 12VAC5-610-30. Relationship to other regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_610_30.md)
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- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-610-50 12VAC5-610-50. Sewage Handling and Disposal Advisory Committee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_610_50.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-610-60 12VAC5-610-60. The State Health Department Sewage Handling and Disposal Appeals Review Board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_610_60.md)
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- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-610-80 12VAC5-610-80. Sewerage systems and/or treatment works required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_610_80.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-610-100 12VAC5-610-100. Right of entry](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_610_100.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-610-120 12VAC5-610-120. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_610_120.md)
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- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-610-170 12VAC5-610-170. Enforcement of regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_610_170.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-610-190 12VAC5-610-190. Variances](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_610_190.md)

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