12VAC5-650-30: Applicability

A. This chapter applies only in those localities where the local government has entered into a contract with the department for the operation of local and district health departments. It does not apply in any locality that has not entered into such a contract.

B. This chapter applies to those activities conducted pursuant to 12VAC5-610 and 12VAC5-640 or successor regulations promulgated by the board as described herein. Except as provided in § 32.1-164 J of the Code of Virginia, this chapter may not be construed to limit the board's or the commissioner's authority to enforce any law or regulation administered by the board or to enforce any order of the board.