Virginia Law

A. In addition to the specific qualifications for each license type, each applicant for individual licensure must meet the requirements provided in this section.

B. The applicant must disclose the applicant's full legal name.

C. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.

D. The applicant must disclose the applicant's mailing address and email address. A post office box is only acceptable as a mailing address when a physical address is also provided.

E. In accordance with § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia, each applicant must disclose the following information:

1. All felony convictions.

2. All misdemeanor convictions related to environmental remediation activity.

3. All misdemeanor convictions, excluding marijuana convictions, that occurred within three years of the date of application.

The board, at its discretion, may deny licensure to any applicant in accordance with § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia.

F. The applicant must report any action taken by any board or administrative body in any jurisdiction against a professional or occupational license, certification, or registration issued to the applicant, to include any suspension, revocation, or surrender of a license, certification, or registration; imposition of a monetary penalty; or requirement to take remedial education or other corrective action. The board, at its discretion, may deny licensure to any applicant for any prior action taken by any board or administrative body in any jurisdiction.

G. Applicants must be in compliance with the standards of practice and conduct set forth in Part VI (18VAC15-21-380 et seq.) and Part VII (18VAC15-21-460 et seq.) of this chapter at the time of application to the board, while the application is under review by the board, and at all times when the license is in effect.