Virginia Law

A. A firm applying for a Class C license must meet the requirements of this section.

B. For every classification or specialty in which the firm seeks to be licensed, the firm must name a qualified individual who meets the following requirements:

1. Is at least 18 years of age;

2. Has a minimum of one year of experience in the classification or specialty for which the individual is the qualifier;

3. Is a full-time employee of the firm or is a member of the responsible management of the firm; and

4. Has met the appropriate prerequisite and board-approved examination, where applicable, for any classification or specialty service specified in 18VAC50-22-61 or has completed a board-approved examination for all other classifications and specialty services that do not require other certification or licensure. For the miscellaneous contracting (MSC) specialty service, the applicant must provide documentation acceptable to the board of the qualified individual's experience in the scope of practice for which the specialty service is being sought. All such applications will be considered by the board in accordance with the provisions of §§ 2.2-4019 and 2.2-4020 of the Code of Virginia.

C. The firm must provide information for the past three years prior to application on any outstanding, past-due debts and judgments; outstanding tax obligations; defaults on bonds; or pending or past bankruptcies. The firm and all members of the responsible management of the firm must submit information on any past-due debts and judgments or defaults on bonds directly related to the practice of contracting as defined in Chapter 11 (§ 54.1-1100 et seq.) of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia.

D. The firm and all members of the responsible management of the firm must disclose at the time of application any current or previous contractor licenses held in Virginia or in other jurisdictions and any disciplinary actions taken on these licenses. This includes any monetary penalties, fines, suspensions, revocations, surrender of a license in connection with a disciplinary action, or voluntary termination of a license in Virginia or in any other jurisdiction.

E. In accordance with § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia, all applicants must disclose the following information about the firm, all members of the responsible management, and the qualified individual for the firm:

1. All non-marijuana misdemeanor convictions within three years of the date of application; and

2. All felony convictions.

F. A member of responsible management must complete a board-approved basic business course.