24 Va. Admin. Code § 5-20-280
The department may immediately temporarily suspend or modify any license or permit issued pursuant to Chapter 1 of Title 5.1 of the Code of Virginia and this chapter for violation of any of the provisions of the aviation laws of Virginia or of this chapter, at the instance of any person, upon duly sworn affidavit of such person, or upon its own motion. Such sanction shall be effective upon receipt of written notice of the sanction by the licensee at his last known address as disclosed by the records of the department. Such temporary sanction shall be effective for a period not to exceed 90 days.
The department may permanently suspend or revoke any license or permit issued pursuant to Chapter 1 of Title 5.1 of the Code of Virginia and this chapter for violation of any of the provisions of the aviation laws of Virginia or of this chapter, at the instance of any person, by duly sworn affidavit of such person, or on its own motion. Such action shall be effective 10 days after receipt of written notice of the action by the licensee at his last known address as disclosed by the records of the department, unless the licensee shall, before that time, show cause why such sanction should not be imposed.
Temporary or permanent suspensions or revocations by the department may be appealed by filing a written notice of appeal with the director of the department within 10 days of receipt of the notice of sanction, requesting an opportunity to be heard and to present evidence in an informal fact finding as defined in the Administrative Process Act, § 9-6.14:1 et seq. of the Code of Virginia. Such an opportunity will be afforded by the director not later than 21 days after receipt by him of the written notice of appeal. The director will give written notice to the licensee of his decision to affirm, modify or rescind the sanction within 10 days after this hearing.
The sanctions enumerated in this regulation shall be cumulative with other enforcement powers conferred upon the department by these regulations or by statute, and no action taken hereunder shall limit the jurisdiction of the department to impose other penalties authorized by these regulations or by statute. From the case decision of the director of the department, an appeal lies as set out in the Administrative Process Act, § 9-6.14:1 et seq. of the Code of Virginia.
24 Va. Admin. Code § 5-20-280
Statutory Authority: §§ 5.1-2.2, 5.1-2.15, and 5.1-7 of the Code of Virginia.