The Commissioner, subject to regulations adopted by the Board, may license any suitable provider to establish, maintain and operate, or have charge of any service.

Terms Used In Virginia Code 37.2-404

  • Board: means the State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. See Virginia Code 37.2-100
  • Provider: means any person, entity, or organization, excluding an agency of the federal government by whatever name or designation, that delivers (i) services to individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance abuse or (ii) residential services for persons with brain injury. See Virginia Code 37.2-403

1980, c. 582, § 37.1-179.1; 2001, cc. 486, 506; 2002, c. 56; 2005, c. 716.