Unjustified overages are subject to penalties which may be imposed by the Authority. The penalty, in the discretion of the Authority, may be a direct payment or rebate to third-party payors and/or purchasers or it may be a reduction in the hospital's future rates. Generally, penalties shall be in effect during the hospital's next fiscal year or for a period of twelve months unless the overage is such that a longer time period is required.
W. Va. Code R. § 65-5-11