# 12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-640-80: 12VAC5-640-80. Administration of regulations

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## Section

- **Citation:** 12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-640-80
- **Heading:** 12VAC5-640-80. 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 640 / 12VAC5-640-80

## Text

This chapter is administered by the following:
1. The State Board of Health has the responsibility to promulgate, amend, and repeal regulations necessary to ensure the proper construction, location, and operation of alternative discharging systems.
2. The commissioner is the chief executive officer of the Virginia Department of Health. The commissioner has the authority to act, within the scope of regulations promulgated by the board, and for the board when it is not in session. The commissioner may delegate his powers under this chapter to any subordinate, with the exception of (i) his power to issue variances under § 32.1-12 of the Code of Virginia and 12VAC5-640-170 and (ii) his power to issue orders under § 32.1-26 of the Code of Virginia and 12VAC5-640-140 and 12VAC5-640-150 . The commissioner has final authority to adjudicate contested case decisions of subordinates delegated powers under this section prior to appeal of such case decisions to the circuit court.
3. The Virginia Department of Health is designated as the primary agent of the commissioner for the purpose of administering this chapter.
4. The district or local health departments are responsible for implementing and enforcing the requirements of this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-640-5 12VAC5-640-5. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_640_5.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-640-20 12VAC5-640-20. Purpose of regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_640_20.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-640-30 12VAC5-640-30. Scope of regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_640_30.md)
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- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-640-70 12VAC5-640-70. Relationship to the Uniform Statewide Building Code](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_640_70.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-640-80 12VAC5-640-80. Administration of regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_640_80.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-640-90 12VAC5-640-90. Right of entry and inspections](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_640_90.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-640-110 12VAC5-640-110. Compliance with the Administrative Process Act](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_640_110.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-640-120 12VAC5-640-120. Powers and procedures of regulations not exclusive](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_640_120.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-640-140 12VAC5-640-140. Emergency order](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_640_140.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-640-150 12VAC5-640-150. Enforcement of regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_640_150.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-640-160 12VAC5-640-160. Suspension of regulations during disasters](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_640_160.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-640-170 12VAC5-640-170. Variances](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_640_170.md)

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