18VAC15-30-815. Prohibited acts.
The following acts are prohibited and any violation may result in disciplinary action by the board:
1. Violating, inducing another to violate, cooperating with another to violate, or combining or conspiring with or acting as agent, partner, or associate for another to violate any of the provisions of Chapter 1 (§ 54.1-100 et seq.), 2 (§ 54.1-200 et seq.), 3 (§ 54.1-300 et seq.) or 5 (§ 54.1-500 et seq.) of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia or any regulations of the board.
2. Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license or training program approval by false or fraudulent representation or maintaining, renewing, or reinstating a license or training program approval by false or fraudulent representation.
3. Failing to notify the board in writing within 30 days after any change in address or name.
4. Having been convicted, found guilty, or disciplined in any jurisdiction of any offense or violation enumerated in 18VAC15-30-800. Review of convictions will be subject to the requirements of § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia.
5. Failing to notify the board in writing within 30 days of being convicted, found guilty, or disciplined in any jurisdiction of any offense or violation enumerated in 18VAC15-30-800.
6. Violating any provision of any federal or state regulation pertinent to lead-based paint activities.
7. Committing any action constituting negligence, misconduct, or incompetence in the practice of the profession, including:
a. Having undertaken to perform or performed a professional assignment that the licensee is not qualified to perform by education, experience, training, or appropriate licensure.
b. Not demonstrating reasonable care, judgment, or application of the required knowledge, skill, and ability in the performance of the licensee's duties.
c. Failing to act in a manner that safeguards the interests of the public when providing professional services.
8. Committing any action constituting engaging in improper, fraudulent, or dishonest conduct, including:
a. Making any misrepresentation or engaging in acts of fraud or deceit in advertising, soliciting, or in providing professional services.
b. Allowing a license issued by the board to be used by another.
c. Altering, falsifying, or issuing a fraudulent Virginia lead license or a training certificate.
9. Acting as or being an ostensible licensee for undisclosed persons who do or will control or direct, directly or indirectly, the operations of a licensee's business.
10. Failing or neglecting to submit information or documentation requested by the board or its representatives.
11. Refusing to allow state or federal representatives access to any area of an abatement site for the purpose of lawful compliance inspections.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.