18VAC155-20-285: Prohibited acts

Any of the following are cause for disciplinary action:

1. Violating or inducing another to violate any provisions of Chapter 1 (§ 54.1-100 et seq.), 2 (§ 54.1-200 et seq.), 3 (§ 54.1-300 et seq.), or 22.1 (§ 54.1-2209 et seq.) of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia or any provision of this chapter.

2. Obtaining or renewing a license through fraudulent means or misrepresentation.

3. Having been found guilty by the board, an administrative body, or a court of any material misrepresentation in the course of performing operating duties.

4. Subject to the provisions of § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia, having been convicted or found guilty, regardless of jurisdiction, of any felony or any violation that resulted in the significant harm or the imminent and substantial threat of significant harm to human health or the environment, there being no appeal pending therefrom, or the time of appeal having elapsed.

5. Failing to inform the board in writing within 30 days of pleading guilty to, pleading nolo contendere to, being convicted of, or being found guilty of (i) any felony or (ii) any violation that resulted in the significant harm or the imminent and substantial threat of significant harm to human health or the environment.

6. Gross negligence or a continued pattern of incompetence in the practice of a waste management facility operator.

7. Violating the permit conditions for the facility or violating federal, state, or local laws or regulations, which resulted in the significant harm or the imminent and substantial threat of significant harm to human health or the environment.

8. Failure to comply with all rules established by the board and the testing organization with regard to conduct at the examination.