# Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-1703: Variances

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T63.2_SIV_C17_A1_S63.2-1703

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-1703
- **Heading:** Variances
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 63.2 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 17 / Article 1 / Section 63.2-1703

## Text

The Commissioner may grant a variance to a regulation when the Commissioner determines that (i) a licensee or applicant for licensure as an assisted living facility, adult day center or child welfare agency has demonstrated that the implementation of a regulation would impose a substantial financial or programmatic hardship and (ii) the variance would not adversely affect the safety and well-being of residents, participants or children in care. The Commissioner shall review each allowable variance at least annually. At a minimum, this review shall address the impact of the allowable variance on persons in care, adherence by the licensee to any conditions attached, and the continuing need for the allowable variance.

Code 1950, § 63-233; 1968, cc. 578, 585, § 63.1-196; 1972, c. 540; 1974, c. 419; 1975, c. 386; 1979, c. 483; 1985, c. 384; 1992, c. 666; 1993, cc. 730, 742; 1999, c. 740 ; 2002, c. 747 .

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