3VAC5-10-160. Offers in compromise.

Following notice of a disciplinary proceeding a licensee may be afforded opportunity for the submission of an offer in compromise in lieu of suspension or in addition thereto, or in lieu of revocation of his license, where in the discretion of the board, the nature of the proceeding and the public interest permit. Such offer should be addressed to the secretary to the board chief hearing officer.  Upon approval by the board, acceptance Acceptance of the offer in compromise shall constitute an admission of the alleged violation of the A.B.C. laws or regulations, and shall result in a waiver of the right to a formal hearing and the right to appeal or otherwise contest the charges. The reason for the acceptance of such an offer shall be made a part of the record of the proceeding.  Unless good cause be shown, continuances for purposes of considering an offer in compromise will not be granted,. nor will a decision be rendered prior to a hearing if received within three days of the scheduled hearing date, nor will more than two offers be entertained during the proceeding. Further, no offers shall be considered by the board if received more than 15 calendar days after the date of mailing of the initial decision or the proposed decision, whichever is later. Offers in compromise may be submitted anytime following notice of a disciplinary proceeding and before the conclusion of an appeal hearing. Any such offer may not be accepted at the informal conference and no offer shall be submitted after the conclusion of the appeal hearing. An offer may be made at the appeal hearing, but none shall be considered after the conclusion of such hearing. The board may waive any provision of this section for good cause shown.