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VA Code § 54.1-4201.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 42 - Dealers in Firearms|§ 54.1-4201.2. Firearm transactions by persons other than dealers; mandatory background checks

A. The Department of State Police shall be available at every firearms show held in the Commonwealth and shall make determinations in accordance with the procedures set out in § 18.2-308.2:2 of whether a prospective purchaser or transferee is prohibited under state or federal law from possessing a firearm prior to the completion of any firearm transaction at a firearms show held in the Commonwealth. The Department of State Police shall establish policies and procedures in accordance with 28 C.F.R. § 25.6 to permit such determinations to be made by the Department of State Police.The Department of State Police may charge a reasonable fee for the determination.B. The promoter, as defined in § 54.1-4201.1, shall give the Department of State Police notice of the time and location of a firearms show at least 30 days prior to the show. The promoter shall provide the Department of State Police with adequate space, at no charge, to conduct such prohibition determinations. The promoter shall ensure that a notice that such determinations are available is prominently displayed at the show.C. No person who sells or transfers a firearm at a firearms show after receiving a determination from the Department of State Police that the purchaser or transferee is not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm shall be liable for selling or transferring a firearm to such person.D. The provisions of § 18.2-308.2:2, including definitions, procedures, and prohibitions, shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to the provisions of this section.2016, cc. 44, 45; 2020, cc. 828, 1111, 1112.
VA Code § 54.1-4202 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 42 - Dealers in Firearms|§ 54.1-4202. Penalties for violation of the provisions of this chapter

Any person convicted of a first offense for willfully violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a second or subsequent offense under the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.1989, c. 490.
VA Code § 54.1-4300 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 43 - Itinerant Merchants|§ 54.1-4300. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Infant formula" or "baby formula" means any food manufactured, packaged and labeled specifically for sale for consumption by a child under the age of two years."Itinerant merchant" means a merchant who transports an inventory of new merchandise to a building, vacant lot, or other location and who, at that location, displays, sells or offers to sell the new merchandise to the public. Itinerant merchant shall not include a merchant with an established store, regularly open to the public; a licensed merchant with a regularly serviced supply route or location; or a merchant who purchases merchandise directly from a manufacturer."New merchandise" means goods or products which are not used but are in a similar condition as the goods or products wholesaled by manufacturers or suppliers to established retail stores for first-time purchase by consumers. New merchandise shall not include (i) crafts or goods made by the seller or his own household; (ii) food stuffs; (iii) the seller's own household personal property; (iv) merchandise sold by nonprofit charitable, educational or religious organizations or at events sponsored by such organizations; or (v) merchandise sold during parades, festivals, sporting or entertainment events, civic or fundraising activities sponsored by nonprofit charitable, educational or religious organizations."Nonprescription drug" means any substances or mixture of substances containing medicines or drugs for which no prescription is required and which are generally sold for internal or topical use in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in human beings.1999, c. 701; 2002, cc. 138, 529.
VA Code § 54.1-4301 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 43 - Itinerant Merchants|§ 54.1-4301. Records to be kept

Every itinerant merchant shall keep an accurate and legible record of his acquisition of the new merchandise. The records of such acquisition shall be retained by the itinerant merchant for at least twelve months from the display, sale or offer for sale of new merchandise and shall set forth the following:1. A complete description of the new merchandise, including but not limited to product name and quantity of the new merchandise;2. The time, date, and place of the acquisition of the new merchandise;3. The amount of money paid for the new merchandise; and4. Evidence of the legitimate purchase of the new merchandise, including but not limited to a receipt or bill of lading.1999, c. 701.
VA Code § 54.1-4302 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 43 - Itinerant Merchants|§ 54.1-4302. Officer may examine records or property

An itinerant merchant shall permit any local, state or federal law-enforcement officer to examine the records required pursuant to § 54.1-4301 and to inspect any article listed in the record.1999, c. 701.
VA Code § 54.1-4303 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 43 - Itinerant Merchants|§ 54.1-4303. Local ordinances

Nothing in this chapter shall prevent any county, city or town in the Commonwealth from enacting an ordinance regulating itinerant merchants.1999, c. 701.
VA Code § 54.1-4304 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 43 - Itinerant Merchants|§ 54.1-4304. Bona fide purchaser

Nothing in this chapter shall affect bona fide purchaser status as to title to new merchandise otherwise applicable to an itinerant merchant.1999, c. 701.
VA Code § 54.1-4305 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 43 - Itinerant Merchants|§ 54.1-4305. Prohibited sale of certain merchandise; penalty

A. No itinerant merchant shall offer for sale or knowingly permit the sale of any infant formula, baby formula or nonprescription drugs. This section shall not apply to any person who maintains for public inspection a valid authorization identifying such person as an authorized representative of the manufacturer or distributor of the prohibited merchandise.B. Any person convicted of violating this section shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor on the first offense. Upon conviction of any subsequent offense he shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.2002, cc. 138, 529.
VA Code § 54.1-4306 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 43 - Itinerant Merchants|§ 54.1-4306. Penalties

Except as otherwise provided in § 54.1-4305, any licensed itinerant merchant who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor.2004, c. 127.
VA Code § 54.1-4401 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 44 - Public Accountants|§ 54.1-4401. Applicability of chapter

A. This chapter shall not be construed to prevent any person who is not licensed from:1. Using the description "accountant" or "bookkeeper";2. Stating that he practices accounting or bookkeeping;3. Performing services involving the use of accounting skills;4. Rendering tax services, or management advisory or consulting services;5. Keeping the books of account and related accounting records; or6. Preparing financial statements without providing assurance.B. This chapter shall not be construed to prevent any person who is not licensed from stating that he has prepared, compiled, assembled or drafted a financial statement, provided he does not use any additional language that comprises an assurance or make any claims, representations, or statements prohibited by § 54.1-4414.C. The prohibitions of § 54.1-4414 and the other provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to preclude any person who is not licensed from including a statement on financial statements indicating that no assurance is provided on the financial statements or using the following language: "I (We) have compiled the accompanying (financial statements) of (name of entity) as of (time period) and for the (period) then ended. A compilation is limited to presenting in the form of financial statements information that is the representation of management (owners). I (We) have not audited or reviewed the accompanying financial statements and, accordingly, do not express an opinion or any other form of assurance on them. Management has elected to omit substantially all (or certain) required disclosures (and the statement of cash flows). If the omitted disclosures were included in the financial statements, they might influence the user's conclusions about the (entity's) financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. Accordingly, these financial statements are not designed for those who are not informed about these matters."D. The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed, interpreted, or applied to prohibit any public official or public employee from performing his duly authorized or mandated duties.2001, c. 832; 2007, c. 804; 2015, c. 287.
VA Code § 54.1-4402 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 44 - Public Accountants|§ 54.1-4402. Board; membership; qualifications; powers and duties

A. The Board of Accountancy established under the former § 54.1-2000 and previously operating in the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation is hereby continued and reestablished as an independent board in the executive branch of state government.B. The Board shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor as follows: one member shall be a public member who may be an accountant who is not licensed but otherwise meets the requirements of clauses (i) and (ii) of § 54.1-107; one member shall be an educator in the field of accounting who holds a Virginia license; four members shall be holders of Virginia licenses who have been actively engaged in providing services to the public for at least three years prior to appointment to the Board; and one member shall hold a Virginia license and for at least three years prior to appointment to the Board shall have been actively engaged in providing services to the public or in providing services to or on behalf of an employer in government or industry.C. Members of the Board shall serve for terms of four years. The Governor may remove any member as provided in subsection A of § 2.2-108. Any member of the Board whose Virginia license is revoked or suspended shall automatically cease to be a member of the Board.D. The Board shall restrict the practice of public accounting and the use of the CPA title in Virginia to licensed persons and firms as specified in §§ 54.1-4409.1 and 54.1-4412.1.E. The Board shall restrict the provision of attest services, compilation services, and financial statement preparation services to persons or entities located in Virginia and as specified in § 54.1-4412.1. However, this shall not affect the privilege of a person who is not licensed to include a statement on financial statements indicating that no assurance is provided on the financial statements, to say that financial statements have been compiled, or to use the compilation language as prescribed by subsections B and C of § 54.1-4401.F. The Board shall take such actions as may be authorized by this chapter to ensure the continued competence of persons using the CPA title in Virginia and firms providing attest services, compilation services, or financial statement preparation services to persons or entities located in Virginia and to aid the public in determining their qualifications.G. The Board shall take such actions as may be authorized by this chapter to ensure that persons using the CPA title in Virginia and firms providing attest services, compilation services, or financial statement preparation services to persons or entities located in Virginia adhere to the standards of conduct and practice in § 54.1-4413.3 and regulations promulgated by the Board.H. The Board shall have the responsibility of enforcing this chapter and may by regulation establish rules and procedures for the implementation of the provisions of this chapter.2001, c. 832; 2003, c. 291; 2004, c. 602; 2007, c. 804; 2015, c. 287; 2017, c. 403.
VA Code § 54.1-4404 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 44 - Public Accountants|§ 54.1-4404. Board to employ Executive Director; legal counsel

A. The Board shall employ an Executive Director who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Executive Director shall direct the affairs of the Board; keep records of all proceedings, transactions, communications, and official acts of the Board; be custodian of all records of the Board; and perform such duties as the Board may require. The Executive Director shall call a meeting of the Board at the direction of the chair of the Board or upon the written request of three or more Board members. The Executive Director, with approval of the Board, may employ such additional staff as needed. The annual salary of the Executive Director shall be established by the Board.B. The Office of the Attorney General shall provide counsel to the Board. In addition, subject to the approval of the Attorney General, the Board may, from time to time, employ such other counsel as it deems necessary.2001, c. 832; 2007, c. 804.
VA Code § 54.1-4405 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 44 - Public Accountants|§ 54.1-4405. Board of Accountancy Fund; receipts; disbursements

A. The Board of Accountancy Fund (the Fund) is established as a special fund in the state treasury. All fees collected as provided in this chapter and regulations promulgated by the Board, shall be paid into the state treasury immediately upon collection and credited to the Fund. Any interest income shall accrue to the Fund. All disbursements from the Fund shall be made by the State Treasurer upon warrants of the Comptroller issued upon vouchers signed by an authorized officer of the Board or the Executive Director as authorized by the Board.B. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Board shall have the discretion to use the moneys in the Fund to support its operations as the Board deems appropriate.2001, c. 832; 2007, c. 804.
VA Code § 54.1-4405.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 44 - Public Accountants|§ 54.1-4405.1. Board of Accountancy Trust Account; creation; expenditures; excess moneys

A. There is hereby created in the state treasury a special nonreverting fund (except as set forth in subsection B), to be known as the Board of Accountancy Trust Account (the Trust Account). The purpose of the Trust Account is to provide a supplemental source of funds to the Board on a timely basis for (i) its use in the study, research, investigation, or adjudication of matters involving possible violations of the provisions of this chapter or regulations promulgated by the Board or (ii) any other purpose that the Board determines is germane to its statutory purposes and cannot otherwise be funded through the Fund. The Trust Account shall consist of transfers from time to time by the Board from the Fund and earnings on the Trust Account.B. All disbursements from the Trust Account shall be made by the State Treasurer upon warrants of the Comptroller issued upon vouchers signed by an authorized officer of the Board or the Executive Director as authorized by the Board. Funds remaining in the Trust Account at the end of a biennium shall continue to remain in the Trust Account and accrue earnings. Upon a determination by the Board that the Trust Account balance exceeds the amount needed for the purposes set forth in subsection A, the Board may transfer the excess to the Fund.2004, c. 602; 2007, c. 804.
VA Code § 54.1-4406 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 44 - Public Accountants|§ 54.1-4406. Powers and duties of the Executive Director

Within the parameters of policies and guidelines established by the Board, the Executive Director shall have the power and duty to:1. Employ personnel and assistance necessary for the operation of the Board and the purposes of this chapter;2. Make and enter into all contracts and agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of the duties of the Board and the execution of its powers under this chapter, including, but not limited to, contracts with the United States government, with agencies and governmental subdivisions of the Commonwealth, and with other states;3. Accept grants from the United States government, its agencies and instrumentalities and any other source, and to these ends, the Board shall have the power to comply with conditions and execute agreements that are necessary, convenient, or desirable;4. Serve as the secretary of the Board;5. Maintain all records of the Board;6. Collect and account for all fees and deposit them into the Board of Accountancy Fund, from which the expenses of the Board shall be paid;7. Enforce all statutes and regulations the Executive Director is required to administer;8. Exercise other powers necessary to function as the sole administrative officer of the Board; and9. Perform any additional administrative functions prescribed by the Board.2001, c. 832; 2007, c. 804.
VA Code § 54.1-4407 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 44 - Public Accountants|§ 54.1-4407. Enforcement of laws by the Executive Director or investigators; authority of investigators appointed by the Executive Director

A. The Executive Director or investigators appointed by him shall:1. Be sworn to enforce the statutes and regulations pertaining to the Board;2. Have the authority to investigate violations of the statutes and regulations that the Executive Director is required to enforce;3. Have the authority to issue summonses for violations of the provisions of this chapter or regulations promulgated by the Board.B. In the event a person or entity that is issued a summons by the Executive Director or investigators appointed by him fails or refuses to discontinue the unlawful acts or refuses to give a written promise to appear at the time and place specified in the summons, the Executive Director or the investigators may appear before a magistrate or other issuing authority having jurisdiction to obtain a criminal warrant under § 19.2-72.C. The Executive Director and all investigators appointed by the Executive Director are vested with the authority to administer oaths or affirmations (i) for the purpose of receiving complaints and conducting investigations of violations of the provisions of this chapter or any regulations promulgated by the Board or (ii) in connection with any investigation conducted on behalf of the Board. The Executive Director and the investigators are vested with the authority to (a) obtain, serve, and execute any warrant, paper, or process issued by any court or magistrate or by the Board under the authority of the Executive Director and (b) request and receive criminal history information under the provisions of § 19.2-389.2001, c. 832; 2004, c. 602; 2007, c. 804.
VA Code § 54.1-4408 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 44 - Public Accountants|§ 54.1-4408. Subpoenas

In addition to the authority granted in § 2.2-4022 to issue subpoenas and the right to issue subpoenas granted the Board, the Executive Director or a designated subordinate shall have the right to make an ex parte application to the circuit court for the city or county where evidence sought is kept or where a person or firm does business, for the issuance of a subpoena for the production of documents. The subpoena shall be requested to further the investigation of a sworn complaint within the jurisdiction of the Board by requesting production of any relevant records, documents, or physical or other evidence of any person or firm regulated by the Board. The court shall be authorized to issue and compel compliance with the subpoena upon a showing of reasonable cause. Upon determining that reasonable cause exists to believe that evidence may be destroyed or altered, the court may issue a subpoena for the production of documents requiring the immediate production of evidence.2001, c. 832; 2007, c. 804.
VA Code § 54.1-4409.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 44 - Public Accountants|§ 54.1-4409.1. Licensing requirements for persons

A. A person must be licensed in order to use the CPA title in Virginia.1. The person shall hold a Virginia license if he provides services to the public and the principal place of business in which he provides those services is in Virginia.2. Other persons shall not be required to hold a Virginia license in order to use the CPA title in Virginia provided that they hold the license of another state and comply with the substantial equivalency provisions of § 54.1-4411.B. The Board shall prescribe the methods, fees, and continuing professional education requirements for a person to apply for the issuance, renewal, or reinstatement of a Virginia license.C. The Board has the authority to refuse to grant a person the privilege of using the CPA title in Virginia if, based upon all the information available, the Board finds that the person is unfit or unsuited to use the CPA title in Virginia. The Board shall not refuse to grant a person the privilege of using the CPA title in Virginia solely because of a criminal conviction.2007, c. 804; 2017, c. 403.
VA Code § 54.1-4413.3 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 44 - Public Accountants|§ 54.1-4413.3. Standards of conduct and practice

Persons using the CPA title in Virginia and firms providing attest services, compilation services, or financial statement preparation services to persons or entities located in Virginia shall conform to the following standards of conduct and practice.1. Exercise sensitive professional and moral judgment in all activities.2. Act in a way that serves the public interest, honors the public trust, and demonstrates commitment to professionalism.3. Perform all professional responsibilities with the highest sense of integrity, maintain objectivity and freedom from conflicts of interest in discharging professional responsibilities, and avoid knowingly misrepresenting facts or inappropriately subordinating judgment to others.4. Follow the Code of Professional Conduct, and the related interpretive guidance, issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, or any successor standard-setting authorities.5. Follow the technical standards, and the related interpretive guidance, issued by committees and boards of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants that are designated by the Council of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants to promulgate technical standards, or that are issued by any successor standard-setting authorities.6. Follow the standards, and the related interpretive guidance, as applicable under the circumstances, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission, comparable international standard-setting authorities, or any successor standard-setting authorities.7. Do not engage in any activity that is false, misleading, or deceptive.2007, c. 804; 2015, c. 287.