Section 46.2-335.2 - Learner's permits; required before driver's license; minimum holding periodA. No person under the age of 18 years shall be eligible to receive a driver's license pursuant to § 46.2-334 unless the Department has previously issued such person a learner's permit pursuant to § 46.2-335 and such person has satisfied the minimum holding period requirements set forth in subsection B, or unless such person is the holder of a valid driver's license from another state and qualifies for a temporary license under subsection E of § 46.2-334.B. Any person under the age of 18 years issued a learner's permit pursuant to § 46.2-335 shall hold such permit for a minimum period of nine months or until he reaches the age of 18 years, whichever occurs first.1996, c. 1035; 2001, cc. 659, 665; 2002, c. 535; 2016, c. 488.Amended by Acts 2016 c. 489, § 1, eff. 7/1/2016.