6VAC20-250-60. Application sanctions/denial, probation, suspension and revocation.
A. The department may deny a license in which any person has been convicted in any jurisdiction of any felony. Any plea of nolo contendere shall be considered a conviction for the purposes of this regulation. The record of a conviction authenticated in such form as to be admissible in evidence under the laws of the jurisdiction where convicted shall be admissible as prima facie evidence of such conviction.
B. The department may deny a license in which any person has not maintained good standing in every jurisdiction where licensed; has had his license denied upon initial application, suspended, revoked, surrendered, or not renewed; or has otherwise been disciplined in connection with a disciplinary action prior to applying for licensing in Virginia.
C. Any false or misleading statement on any state application or supporting documentation is grounds for denial or revocation and may be subject to criminal prosecution.
D. The department may deny licensure to a person for other just cause.
E. A licensee shall be subject to disciplinary action for violations or noncompliance with the Code of Virginia or this regulation. Disciplinary action shall be in accordance with procedures prescribed by the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq. of the Code of Virginia). The disciplinary action may include but is not limited to a letter of censure, fine, probation, suspension or revocation.
Statutory Authority
§ 9.1-185.2 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 23, eff. August 20, 2008.