22VAC40-80-280: Enforcement of disputed regulation

Nothing in this part shall prohibit the department from exercising its responsibility and authority to enforce the disputed regulation during the problem solving process, including proceeding directly to imposition of administrative sanctions, or recommending petitions for injunction when, in the judgment of the Director, Division of Licensing Programs, there is sufficient risk to persons in care to do so whether or not the steps available in the problem solving process have been exhausted.