{"formats":[{"name":"JSON","format":"json","url":"\/downloads\/2026\/code-json\/54.1-2616.json"},{"name":"Plain Text","format":"text","url":"\/downloads\/2026\/code-text\/54.1-2616.txt"},{"name":"XML","format":"xml","url":"\/downloads\/2026\/code-xml\/54.1-2616.xml"},{"name":"HTML","format":"html","url":"\/downloads\/2026\/code-html\/54.1-2616.html"}],"law_id":368253,"edition_id":2,"section_id":368253,"structure_id":52487,"section_number":"54.1-2616","catch_line":"Dispute resolution and enforcement","history":"2023, c. 337.","full_text":"A\n\nDispute Resolution.\n\n1\n\nUpon request by a member state, the Commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to this Compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states.\n\n2\n\nThe Commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate.\n\nB\n\nEnforcement.\n\n1\n\nThe Commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of this Compact.\n\n2\n\nBy majority vote, the Commission may initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the Commission has its principal offices against a member state in default to enforce compliance with the provisions of this Compact and its promulgated rules and bylaws. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of litigation, including reasonable attorney fees.\n\n3\n\nThe remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the Commission. The Commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or state law.\n\n","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":1371098,"text":"Dispute Resolution.","type":"section","prefixes":["A"],"prefix":"A","entire_prefix":"A","prefix_anchor":"A","level":1,"next_prefix":"A1"},"1":{"id":1371099,"text":"Upon request by a member state, the Commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to this Compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","1"],"prefix":"1","entire_prefix":"A1","prefix_anchor":"A1","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A","next_prefix":"A2"},"2":{"id":1371100,"text":"The Commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"A2","prefix_anchor":"A2","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A1","next_prefix":"B"},"3":{"id":1371101,"text":"Enforcement.","type":"section","prefixes":["B"],"prefix":"B","entire_prefix":"B","prefix_anchor":"B","level":1,"prior_prefix":"A2","next_prefix":"B1"},"4":{"id":1371102,"text":"The Commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of this Compact.","type":"section","prefixes":["B","1"],"prefix":"1","entire_prefix":"B1","prefix_anchor":"B1","level":2,"prior_prefix":"B","next_prefix":"B2"},"5":{"id":1371103,"text":"By majority vote, the Commission may initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the Commission has its principal offices against a member state in default to enforce compliance with the provisions of this Compact and its promulgated rules and bylaws. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of litigation, including reasonable attorney fees.","type":"section","prefixes":["B","2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"B2","prefix_anchor":"B2","level":2,"prior_prefix":"B1","next_prefix":"B3"},"6":{"id":1371104,"text":"The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the Commission. The Commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or state law.","type":"section","prefixes":["B","3"],"prefix":"3","entire_prefix":"B3","prefix_anchor":"B3","level":2,"prior_prefix":"B2"}},"ancestry":[{"id":52487,"edition_id":2,"name":"Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact","identifier":"2","label":"article","depth":4,"order_by":2,"parent_id":52485,"metadata":{"child_laws":14,"child_structures":0},"date_created":"2026-08-02 02:59:34","date_modified":"2026-08-02 12:35:02","permalink":{"id":1468451,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":52487,"identifier":"2","token":"54.1\/III\/26\/2","url":"\/54.1\/III\/26\/2\/","edition_id":2,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":52485,"edition_id":2,"name":"Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology","identifier":"26","label":"chapter","depth":3,"order_by":5,"parent_id":52479,"metadata":{"child_laws":25,"child_structures":3},"date_created":"2026-08-02 02:59:33","date_modified":"2026-08-02 12:35:01","permalink":{"id":1468423,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":52485,"identifier":"26","token":"54.1\/III\/26","url":"\/54.1\/III\/26\/","edition_id":2,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":52479,"edition_id":2,"name":"Professions and Occupations Regulated by Boards Within the Department of Health Professions","identifier":"III","label":"subtitle","depth":2,"order_by":3,"parent_id":52436,"metadata":{"child_laws":738,"child_structures":83},"date_created":"2026-08-02 02:59:23","date_modified":"2026-08-02 12:35:00","permalink":{"id":1468107,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":52479,"identifier":"III","token":"54.1\/III","url":"\/54.1\/III\/","edition_id":2,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":52436,"edition_id":2,"name":"Professions and Occupations","identifier":"54.1","label":"title","depth":1,"order_by":118,"parent_id":null,"metadata":{"child_laws":1282,"child_structures":163},"date_created":"2026-08-02 02:58:52","date_modified":"2026-08-02 12:34:51","permalink":{"id":1466315,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":52436,"identifier":"54.1","token":"54.1","url":"\/54.1\/","edition_id":2,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}}],"structure_contents":[{"id":368243,"structure_id":52487,"section_number":"54.1-2606","catch_line":"Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact; purpose","url":"\/54.1-2606\/","token":"54.1\/III\/26\/2\/54.1-2606","metadata":false},{"id":368244,"structure_id":52487,"section_number":"54.1-2607","catch_line":"Definitions","url":"\/54.1-2607\/","token":"54.1\/III\/26\/2\/54.1-2607","metadata":false},{"id":368245,"structure_id":52487,"section_number":"54.1-2608","catch_line":"State participation in the Compact","url":"\/54.1-2608\/","token":"54.1\/III\/26\/2\/54.1-2608","metadata":false},{"id":368246,"structure_id":52487,"section_number":"54.1-2609","catch_line":"Compact privilege","url":"\/54.1-2609\/","token":"54.1\/III\/26\/2\/54.1-2609","metadata":false},{"id":368247,"structure_id":52487,"section_number":"54.1-2610","catch_line":"Compact privilege to practice telehealth","url":"\/54.1-2610\/","token":"54.1\/III\/26\/2\/54.1-2610","metadata":false},{"id":368248,"structure_id":52487,"section_number":"54.1-2611","catch_line":"Active duty military personnel or their spouse","url":"\/54.1-2611\/","token":"54.1\/III\/26\/2\/54.1-2611","metadata":false},{"id":368249,"structure_id":52487,"section_number":"54.1-2612","catch_line":"Adverse actions","url":"\/54.1-2612\/","token":"54.1\/III\/26\/2\/54.1-2612","metadata":false},{"id":368250,"structure_id":52487,"section_number":"54.1-2613","catch_line":"Establishment of the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Compact Commission","url":"\/54.1-2613\/","token":"54.1\/III\/26\/2\/54.1-2613","metadata":false},{"id":368251,"structure_id":52487,"section_number":"54.1-2614","catch_line":"Data system","url":"\/54.1-2614\/","token":"54.1\/III\/26\/2\/54.1-2614","metadata":false},{"id":368252,"structure_id":52487,"section_number":"54.1-2615","catch_line":"Rulemaking","url":"\/54.1-2615\/","token":"54.1\/III\/26\/2\/54.1-2615","metadata":false},{"id":368253,"structure_id":52487,"section_number":"54.1-2616","catch_line":"Dispute resolution and enforcement","url":"\/54.1-2616\/","token":"54.1\/III\/26\/2\/54.1-2616","metadata":false},{"id":368254,"structure_id":52487,"section_number":"54.1-2617","catch_line":"Date of implementation of the interstate commission for audiology and speech-language pathology practice and associated rules, withdrawal, and amendment","url":"\/54.1-2617\/","token":"54.1\/III\/26\/2\/54.1-2617","metadata":false},{"id":368255,"structure_id":52487,"section_number":"54.1-2618","catch_line":"Construction and severability","url":"\/54.1-2618\/","token":"54.1\/III\/26\/2\/54.1-2618","metadata":false},{"id":368256,"structure_id":52487,"section_number":"54.1-2619","catch_line":"Binding effect of the Compact and other laws","url":"\/54.1-2619\/","token":"54.1\/III\/26\/2\/54.1-2619","metadata":false}],"previous_section":{"id":368252,"structure_id":52487,"section_number":"54.1-2615","catch_line":"Rulemaking","url":"\/54.1-2615\/","token":"54.1\/III\/26\/2\/54.1-2615","metadata":false},"next_section":{"id":368254,"structure_id":52487,"section_number":"54.1-2617","catch_line":"Date of implementation of the interstate commission for audiology and speech-language pathology practice and associated rules, withdrawal, and amendment","url":"\/54.1-2617\/","token":"54.1\/III\/26\/2\/54.1-2617","metadata":false},"metadata":false,"official_url":"https:\/\/law.lis.virginia.gov\/vacode\/54.1-2616\/","history_text":"<p>This law was first created in 2023. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter <a href=\"https:\/\/legacylis.virginia.gov\/cgi-bin\/legp604.exe?231+ful+CHAP0337\">337<\/a> of that year\u2019s edition of \u201cActs of Assembly,\u201d the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year.<\/p>","references":false,"refers_to":false,"permalink":{"id":1468493,"object_type":"law","relational_id":368253,"identifier":"54.1-2616","token":"54.1\/III\/26\/2\/54.1-2616","url":"\/54.1-2616\/","edition_id":2,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/54.1-2616\/","token":"54.1\/III\/26\/2\/54.1-2616","dublin_core":{"Title":"Dispute resolution and enforcement","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 54.1-2616","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"A\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">A.<\/span> Dispute Resolution. <a id=\"paragraph-1371098\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/54.1-2616\/#A\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"A1\" class=\"indent-1\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">1.<\/span> Upon request by a member state, the Commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to this Compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states. <a id=\"paragraph-1371099\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/54.1-2616\/#A1\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"A2\" class=\"indent-1\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">2.<\/span> The Commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. <a id=\"paragraph-1371100\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/54.1-2616\/#A2\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"B\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">B.<\/span> Enforcement. <a id=\"paragraph-1371101\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/54.1-2616\/#B\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"B1\" class=\"indent-1\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">1.<\/span> The Commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of this Compact. <a id=\"paragraph-1371102\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/54.1-2616\/#B1\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"B2\" class=\"indent-1\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">2.<\/span> By majority vote, the Commission may initiate legal action in the United States District <span class=\"dictionary\">Court<\/span> for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the Commission has its principal offices against a member state in <span class=\"dictionary\">default<\/span> to enforce compliance with the provisions of this Compact and its promulgated rules and bylaws. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and <span class=\"dictionary\">damages<\/span>. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of <span class=\"dictionary\">litigation<\/span>, including reasonable attorney fees. <a id=\"paragraph-1371103\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/54.1-2616\/#B2\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"B3\" class=\"indent-1\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">3.<\/span> The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the Commission. The Commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or state <span class=\"dictionary\">law<\/span>. <a id=\"paragraph-1371104\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/54.1-2616\/#B3\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":"                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nDISPUTE RESOLUTION AND ENFORCEMENT (\u00a7 54.1-2616)\n\nA. Dispute Resolution.\n\n   1. Upon request by a member state, the Commission shall attempt to resolve\n   disputes related to this Compact that arise among member states and between\n   member and non-member states.\n\n   2. The Commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and\n   binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate.\n\nB. Enforcement.\n\n   1. The Commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce\n   the provisions and rules of this Compact.\n\n   2. By majority vote, the Commission may initiate legal action in the United\n   States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district\n   where the Commission has its principal offices against a member state in\n   default to enforce compliance with the provisions of this Compact and its\n   promulgated rules and bylaws. The relief sought may include both injunctive\n   relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the\n   prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of litigation, including\n   reasonable attorney fees.\n\n   3. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the Commission.\n   The Commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or state\n   law.\n\nHISTORY: 2023, c. 337.","edition":{"id":2,"name":"2026","slug":"2026","date_created":"2026-07-16 18:40:23","date_modified":"2026-08-02 15:14:36","current":1,"order_by":2,"last_import":"2026-08-02 12:37:30"}}