18VAC160-30-60: General requirements for licensure

A. In addition to the specific qualifications for each category and classification of licensure, each applicant for licensure must meet the requirements provided in this section.

B. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.

C. The applicant must provide an address, which will serve as the address of record. A post office box is only acceptable as the address of record when a physical address is also provided.

D. In accordance with § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia, each applicant must disclose the following information.

1. All felony convictions that occurred within 20 years of the date of application.

2. All misdemeanor convictions involving lying, cheating, or stealing, except marijuana convictions, that occurred within three years of the date of application.

The board, in its discretion, may deny licensure to any applicant in accordance with § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia. The applicant has the right to request further review of any such action by the board under the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et. seq. of the Code of Virginia).

E. The applicant must report any action taken by any board or administrative body in any jurisdiction against a professional or occupational license, certification, or registration issued to the applicant, to include any suspension, revocation, or surrender of a license, certification, or registration, imposition of a monetary penalty, or requirement to take remedial education or other corrective action. The board, in its discretion, may deny licensure to any applicant for any prior action taken by any board or administrative body in any jurisdiction. The applicant has the right to request further review of any such action by the board under the Administrative Process Act.

F. The applicant for licensure must be in compliance with the standards of conduct and practice set forth in Part VI (18VAC160-30-290 et seq.) of this chapter at the time of application, while the application is under review by the board, and at all times when the license is in effect.