Section 121. Innovative program approval

A. An informal conference committee of the board may approve an innovative or pilot program in accordance with § 54.1-3307.2 of the Code of Virginia upon receipt of an application and fee specified in 18VAC110-20-20.

B. If the informal conference committee determines that an inspection is necessary to adequately consider an application, it may require that the applicant pay a fee specified in 18VAC110-20-20 to cover the cost of the inspection.

C. If the informal conference committee determines that a technical consultant is necessary in order for the board to make an informed decision on approval of a program, the applicant shall pay a consultant fee, not to exceed the actual cost of the consultation.

D. In the initial order granting approval of a program, the informal conference committee shall set the approval period with a schedule for submission of required reports and outcome data. The frequency of required reports shall not exceed four times a year.

E. The informal conference committee shall determine the appropriate fee for continued approval of the program based on the requirements for review and monitoring. Such renewal fee shall not exceed $200 per approval period.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 20, Issue 23, eff. August 25, 2004.

Statutory Authority

§§ 54.1-103 and 54.1-2400 and Chapters 33 (§ 54.1-3300 et seq.) and 34 (§ 54.1-3400 et seq.) of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia.