6 Va. Admin. Code § 20-173-220

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 6, November 4, 2024

Section 6VAC20-173-220 - Renewal extension

A. An extension of the time period to meet renewal requirements may be approved only under specific circumstances that do not allow private security personnel or training schools to complete the required procedures within the prescribed time period. The following are the only circumstances for which extensions may be granted:

1. Extended illness;

2. Extended injury;

3. Military or foreign service; or

4. Any emergency temporary assignment of private security personnel for purposes of natural disaster, homeland security, or documented threat by the private security services training school for which he is employed.

B. A request for extension shall:

1. Be submitted in writing, dated, and signed by the individual or principal of a certified entity prior to the expiration date of the time limit required for completion of the requirements. This requirement may be waived by the department based on an evaluation of the justification for waiver;

2. Indicate the projected date the person or training school will be able to comply with the requirements; and

3. Include a copy of the physician's record of the injury or illness, a copy of the government orders, or documentation of emergency temporary assignment.

C. Applications for additional extensions may be approved upon written request of the person or training school.

D. The total time for renewal extension, including additional extensions, shall not exceed 12 months beyond the original expiration date. If renewal requirements are not met during the period of extension, the individual must complete all initial training requirements to include applicable entry-level training.

E. The private security services person or training school shall be nonoperational during the period of extension unless otherwise (i) issued a temporary exemption and (ii) authorized by the department pursuant to § 9.1-139 of the Code of Virginia.

6 Va. Admin. Code § 20-173-220

Derived From Virginia Register Volume 31, Issue 25, eff. 9/9/2015.

Statutory Authority: § 9.1-141 of the Code of Virginia.