6 Va. Admin. Code § 20-230-120
Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 6, November 4, 2024
Section 6VAC20-230-120 - Denial, probation, suspension and revocationA. The department may deny a registration for any person with a criminal conviction for a misdemeanor involving (i) moral turpitude, (ii) assault and battery, (iii) damage to real or personal property, (iv) controlled substances or imitation controlled substances as defined in Article 1 (§ 18.2-247 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 of the Code of Virginia, (v) prohibited sexual behavior as described in Article 7 (§ 18.2-61 et seq.) of Chapter 4 of Title 18.2 of the Code of Virginia, (vi) firearms, or (vii) any felony. Any plea of nolo contendere shall be considered a conviction for the purposes of this chapter. 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 registration in which any individual has not maintained good standing in the jurisdiction where appointed by the circuit court; had a registration that was 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 registration 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. A registered individual shall be subject to disciplinary action for violations or noncompliance with the Code of Virginia or this chapter. Disciplinary action shall be in accordance with procedures prescribed by the Administrative Process Act. The disciplinary action may include but is not limited to a letter of censure, fine, probation, suspension or revocation.E. The department may deny a registration for any individual who tests positive on the submitted drug and alcohol screening.F. The department shall deny a registration for any person who is prohibited from possessing, transporting, or purchasing a firearm.6 Va. Admin. Code § 20-230-120
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 21, Issue 26, eff. October 5, 2005; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 33, Issue 04, eff. 11/16/2016.Statutory Authority: § 9.1-150.2 of the Code of Virginia.