Virginia Law

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 23 (§ 54.1-2300 et seq.) of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia, or any of the regulations of the board.

2. Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license by false or fraudulent representation or maintaining, renewing, or reinstating a license by false or fraudulent representation.

3. Failing to report a change as required by 18VAC160-30-300.

4. A licensee having been convicted or found guilty in any jurisdiction or disciplined by any jurisdiction, board, or administrative body in any jurisdiction of any offense or violation enumerated in 18VAC160-30-310. Review of convictions will be subject to the requirements of § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia.

5. Failing to inform the board in writing within 30 days that the licensee was convicted, found guilty in any jurisdiction, or disciplined by any jurisdiction, board, or administrative body of any offense or violation enumerated in 18VAC160-30-310.

6. Actions constituting negligence, misconduct, or incompetence in the practice of the profession, including:

a. Having undertaken to perform or having performed a professional assignment that the licensee is not qualified to perform by education, experience, or training.

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 adequately supervise and review work performed by licensed or unlicensed employees under direct supervision of the licensee.

d. Failing to act in providing waterworks and wastewater works operator services in a manner that safeguards the interests of the public.

7. Actions constituting improper, fraudulent, or dishonest conduct, including:

a. Making any misrepresentation or engaging in acts of fraud or deceit when providing professional services.

b. Submitting or recording or assisting another in the submission or recording of false or misleading operational information relating to the performance and monitoring requirements of a waterworks or wastewater works.

c. Allowing a license issued by the board to be used by another.