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VA Code § 54.1-2145 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 21 - Real Estate Brokers, Sales Persons and Rental Location Agents|§ 54.1-2145. Article does not limit antitrust laws

Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit, modify, impair, or supercede the applicability of any federal or state antitrust laws.2006, c. 627.
VA Code § 54.1-2146 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 21 - Real Estate Brokers, Sales Persons and Rental Location Agents|§ 54.1-2146. Licensee maintenance of records

Any document or record required to be maintained by a licensee under this chapter may be an electronic record in accordance with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (§ 59.1-479 et seq.).2011, c. 461.
VA Code § 54.1-2200.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 22 - Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists|§ 54.1-2200.1. Expired

Expired.
VA Code § 54.1-2200.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 22 - Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists|§ 54.1-2200.2. Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists; membership; quorum

A. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 54.1-200, the Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists shall be composed of 13 members as follows: three licensed professional soil scientists, three certified professional wetland delineators, three geologists, and three citizen members. The State Geologist shall serve as an ex officio member of the Board. The geologist members shall be of varied backgrounds. The professional soil scientist members shall have experience in at least one of the following areas: (i) soil mapping and classification, (ii) soil suitability and land use, (iii) teaching and research in soil science, and (iv) environmental protection regulations. Of the wetland professional members, one shall have experience in wetland delineation and description, one shall have experience in teaching and research in wetland science, and one shall have experience with natural resource regulations. Terms of the members shall be for four years.B. The Board shall annually elect a chairman from its membership. Seven board members, consisting of at least two soil scientists, two professional wetland delineators, two geologists, and one citizen, shall constitute a quorum.C. The Governor may select the professional soil scientist members from a list of at least three names for each vacancy submitted by the Virginia Association of Professional Soil Scientists. The Governor may notify the Virginia Association of Professional Soil Scientists of any professional vacancy other than by expiration among the professional soil scientist members of the Board and nominations may be made for the filling of the vacancy.D. The Governor may select the wetland professionals from a list of at least three names for each vacancy submitted by the Virginia Association of Wetland Professionals. The Governor may notify and request nominations from the Virginia Association of Wetland Professionals of any professional vacancy other than by expiration among the wetland professional members.2012, cc. 803, 835.
VA Code § 54.1-2201 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 22 - Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists|§ 54.1-2201. Exceptions

A. The certification program for wetland delineation set forth in this chapter shall be voluntary and shall not be construed to prohibit:1. The practice of wetland delineation by individuals who are not certified professional wetland delineators as defined in this chapter;2. The work of an employee or a subordinate of a certified professional wetland delineator or of an individual who is practicing wetland delineation without being certified;3. The work of any professional engineer, landscape architect, or land surveyor as defined by § 54.1-400 in rendering any of the services that constitute the practice of wetland delineation or the practice of soil evaluation; or4. The practice of any profession or occupation that is regulated by another regulatory board within the Department.B. The licensing program for professional soil scientists shall not be construed to prohibit:1. The work of an employee or a subordinate of a licensed soil scientist;2. The work of any professional engineer, landscape architect, or land surveyor as defined in § 54.1-400 in rendering any services that constitute the practice of soil evaluation; or3. The practice of any profession or occupation that is regulated by another regulatory board within the Department.C. Nothing in this chapter shall authorize an individual to engage in the practice of engineering, the practice of land surveying or the practice of landscape architecture, unless such individual is licensed or certified pursuant to Chapter 4 (§ 54.1-400 et seq.).1987, c. 626, § 54-970; 1988, c. 765; 1993, c. 499; 2002, c. 784; 2009, c. 309; 2011, cc. 777, 859.
VA Code § 54.1-2203 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 22 - Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists|§ 54.1-2203. Certification as wetland delineator

A. Any person practicing or offering to practice as a wetland professional in the Commonwealth may submit to the Board evidence of qualification to be a certified professional wetland delineator as provided in this chapter. The Board may certify any applicant who has satisfactorily met the requirements of this chapter and its regulations and shall specify on the certificate the appropriate endorsement.B. Any individual who allows his certification to lapse by failing to renew the certificate or failing to meet professional activity requirements stipulated in the regulations may be reinstated by the Board upon submission of satisfactory evidence that he is practicing in a competent manner and upon payment of the prescribed fee.1987, c. 626, § 54-973; 1988, c. 765; 2002, c. 784; 2011, cc. 777, 859.
VA Code § 54.1-2205 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 22 - Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists|§ 54.1-2205. License required; application; requirements for licensure; continuing education

A. No person shall engage in, or offer to engage in, the practice of soil evaluation in the Commonwealth unless he has been licensed under the provisions of this chapter.B. In order to be licensed as a professional soil scientist, an applicant shall:1. Submit satisfactory evidence verified by affidavits that the applicant:a. Is 18 years of age or older;b. Is of good moral character; andc. Has successfully completed such educational and experiential requirements as are required by this chapter and the regulations of the Board.2. Achieve a score acceptable to the Board on an examination in the principles and practice of soil evaluation and satisfy one of the following criteria:a. Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a soils curriculum which has been approved by the Board and have at least four years of experience in soil evaluation, the quality of which demonstrates to the Board that the applicant is competent to practice as a professional soil scientist; orb. Hold a bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences and have at least five years of experience in soil evaluation, the quality of which demonstrates to the Board that the applicant is competent to practice as a professional soil scientist; orc. Have a record of at least eight years of experience in soil evaluation, the quality of which demonstrates to the Board that the applicant is competent to practice as a professional soil scientist; ord. Have at least four years of experience in soil science research or as a teacher of soils curriculum in an accredited institution of higher education which offers an approved four-year program in soils and at least two years of soil evaluation experience, the quality of which demonstrates to the Board that the applicant is competent to practice as a professional soil scientist.C. The Board shall establish by regulation requirements for continuing education as a prerequisite to the maintenance and renewal of a license issued under this chapter, not to exceed eight contact hours per year.D. Individuals applying for a license as a professional soil scientist between July 1, 2013, and July 1, 2015, who (i) have been certified as professional soil scientists by the Board or (ii) have achieved a score set by the Board on the examination required by this section shall be licensed by the Board if all other requirements of this chapter or Board regulations have been met, unless an applicant is found by the Board to have engaged in any act that would constitute grounds for disciplinary action.1987, c. 626, § 54-975; 1988, c. 765; 1991, c. 181; 2011, cc. 777, 859.
VA Code § 54.1-2206 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 22 - Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists|§ 54.1-2206. Waiver of examination

A. The Board may waive the requirement for examination pursuant to § 54.1-2205 upon written application from an individual who holds an unexpired certificate or license, or its equivalent, issued by a regulatory body of another state, territory or possession of the United States and is not the subject of any disciplinary proceeding before such regulatory body which could result in the suspension or revocation of his certificate or license, if such other state, territory or possession recognizes the license issued by the Board.B. The Board shall waive the requirement for examination pursuant to § 54.1-2206.2 upon the written application from an individual who holds an unexpired certificate or its equivalent issued by a regulatory body of another state, territory or possession of the United States or has been provisionally certified under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineator Certification Program of 1993 and is not the subject of any disciplinary proceeding before such regulatory body, which could result in the suspension or revocation of his certificate.1987, c. 626, § 54-976; 1988, c. 765; 1991, c. 181; 2002, c. 784; 2003, c. 447; 2010, c. 91; 2011, cc. 777, 859.
VA Code § 54.1-2206.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 22 - Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists|§ 54.1-2206.1. Requirements for application for professional wetland delineator certification

The Board may certify any applicant as a Virginia certified professional wetland delineator who has submitted satisfactory evidence verified by affidavits that the applicant:1. Is eighteen years of age or older;2. Is of good moral character; and3. Has successfully completed such educational and experiential requirements as are required by this chapter and the regulations of the Board.2002, c. 784.
VA Code § 54.1-2206.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 22 - Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists|§ 54.1-2206.2. Requirements for professional wetland delineator certification

In order to be certified as a professional wetland delineator, an applicant shall achieve a score acceptable to the Board on an examination, which may include a field practicum, in the principles and practice of wetland delineation, provide three written references from wetland professionals with at least one from a certified professional wetland delineator, and satisfy one of the following criteria:1. Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a wetland science, biology, biological engineering, civil and environmental engineering, ecology, soil science, geology, hydrology or any similar biological, physical, natural science or environmental engineering curriculum that has been approved by the Board; have successfully completed a course of instruction, in state and federal wetland delineation methods, that has been approved by the Board; and have at least four years of experience in wetland delineation, the quality of which demonstrates to the Board that the applicant is competent to practice as a certified professional wetland delineator;2. Have a record of at least six years of experience in wetland delineation, the quality of which demonstrates to the Board that the applicant is competent to practice as a certified professional wetland delineator; or3. Have a record of at least four years of experience in wetland science research or as a teacher of wetlands curriculum in an accredited institution of higher education, the quality of which demonstrates to the Board that the applicant is competent to practice as a certified professional wetland delineator.2002, c. 784; 2007, c. 334; 2013, c. 546.
VA Code § 54.1-2207 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 22 - Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists|§ 54.1-2207. Unprofessional conduct

Any professional soil scientist who is licensed or any wetland delineator who is certified, as provided in this chapter, shall be considered guilty of unprofessional conduct and subject to disciplinary action by the Board, if he:1. Obtains his certification or license through fraud or deceit;2. Violates or cooperates with others in violating any provision of this chapter, the Code of Professional Ethics and Conduct or any regulation of the Board;3. Performs any act likely to deceive, defraud or harm the public;4. Demonstrates gross negligence, incompetence or misconduct in the practice of soil evaluation or wetland delineation; or5. Is convicted of a felony.1987, c. 626; 1988, c. 765; 2002, c. 784; 2011, cc. 777, 859.
VA Code § 54.1-2208 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 22 - Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists|§ 54.1-2208. Unlawful representation as a licensed professional soil scientist or certified wetland delineator

A. No person shall represent himself as a licensed professional soil scientist unless he has been so licensed by the Board. Any person practicing or offering to practice soil evaluation within the meaning of this chapter who, through verbal claim, sign, advertisement, or letterhead, represents himself as a licensed professional soil scientist without holding a license from the Board shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.B. No person shall represent himself as a certified professional wetland delineator unless he has been so certified by the Board. Any person practicing or offering to practice wetland delineation within the meaning of this chapter who, through verbal claim, sign, advertisement, or letterhead, represents himself as a certified professional wetland delineator without holding such a certificate from the Board shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.1987, c. 626, § 54-971; 1988, c. 765; 2002, c. 784; 2011, cc. 777, 859.
VA Code § 54.1-2208.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 22 - Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists|§ 54.1-2208.1. Exemptions

A. The certification program set forth in this article is voluntary and shall not be construed to prevent or affect the practice of geology by uncertified geologists; however, no person may represent himself as a Virginia certified professional geologist unless he has been so certified by the Board.B. This article shall not prevent or affect the practice of any profession or trade for which licensing, certification, or registration is required under any other Virginia law, including the practice of licensed professional engineers lawfully practicing engineering in its various specialized branches.1981, c. 132, § 54-968; 1988, c. 765, § 54.1-1401; 2012, cc. 803, 835.
VA Code § 54.1-2208.3 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 22 - Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists|§ 54.1-2208.3. Waiver of examination

The Board may waive the examination requirement for certification as a professional geologist for an applicant who otherwise meets the requirements of this article and who also meets any of the following conditions:1. Makes written application to the Board and has at least 12 years of geological work that includes the geological work as specified in subsection B of § 54.1-2208.2.2. Makes written application to the Board and holds an unexpired certificate of registration, certification, or license to engage in the practice of geology issued to him on the basis of comparable requirements by a proper authority of a state, territory, or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia.1981, c. 132, § 54-966; 1988, c. 765, § 54.1-1404; 1994, c. 247; 1996, c. 49; 2012, cc. 803, 835.
VA Code § 54.1-2208.4 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 22 - Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists|§ 54.1-2208.4. Professional ethics and conduct

A. The Board, in coordination with an ad hoc panel of certified professional geologists convened by the Board and representing various geological interests in Virginia, shall have prepared and adopted a Code of Professional Ethics and Conduct that shall be published and made known in writing to every Virginia certified professional geologist and applicant for certification under this article. The Board may revise and amend this code as needed and shall forthwith notify each certified professional geologist in writing of such revisions or amendments.B. The full Board, by majority vote, shall have the power to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the certification of any professional geologist who, after an appropriate formal hearing, is found to have been involved in:1. Any fraud or deceit in obtaining certification;2. Any violation of the Code of Professional Ethics and Conduct or other regulations of the Board;3. Demonstrated gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct in the practice of geology as a professional geologist; or4. Any conviction of a felony which, in the opinion of the Board, would adversely affect the practice of geology.C. The Board, by majority vote of the quorum, may reinstate a revoked or suspended certification to any professional geologist who makes written application to the Board showing good cause for such action.1981, c. 132, § 54-967; 1988, c. 765, § 54.1-1405; 2012, cc. 803, 835.
VA Code § 54.1-2209 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 22.1 - Waste Management Facility Operators|§ 54.1-2209. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Board" means the Board for Waste Management Facility Operators."Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, association, governmental body, municipal corporation or any other legal entity."Waste management facility" means a site used for planned treatment, storage or disposal of nonhazardous solid waste."Waste management facility operator" means any person, including an owner, who is in charge of the actual, on-site operation of a waste management facility during any period of operation.1991, c. 551.
VA Code § 54.1-2210 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 22.1 - Waste Management Facility Operators|§ 54.1-2210. Board for Waste Management Facility Operators; membership; terms

The Board for Waste Management Facility Operators shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor as follows: a representative from the Department of Environmental Quality, a representative from a local government that owns a sanitary landfill, a representative from a local government that owns a waste management facility other than a sanitary landfill, a representative of a private owner of a sanitary landfill, a representative of a private owner of a waste management facility other than a sanitary landfill, and two citizen members, one of whom shall be a representative of a commercial waste generator. No owner shall be represented by more than one representative or employee. The terms of Board members shall be four years, except that vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term. No member shall serve more than two consecutive four-year terms.1991, c. 551; 1996, cc. 78, 824; 2010, c. 91.
VA Code § 54.1-2211 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 22.1 - Waste Management Facility Operators|§ 54.1-2211. Duties; licensing

A. The Board shall promulgate regulations and standards for the training and licensing of waste management facility operators. The Board may establish classes of training and licensing based upon the type of waste management facility for which a waste management facility operator seeks a license. Training and licensing requirements may vary for the classes of license established by the Board based upon the type of facility and the type of waste managed at the facility. The Board shall consider an applicant's prior experience in determining whether the applicant meets the training requirements imposed by this chapter.B. Any person may apply to the Board for approval of the training programs it administers to waste management facility operators. Such training programs shall be approved by the Board if they meet the requirements established by the Board. Any person successfully completing a training program approved by the Board shall be deemed to have met the training requirements imposed by this chapter.1991, c. 551; 1997, c. 885.
VA Code § 54.1-2212 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 22.1 - Waste Management Facility Operators|§ 54.1-2212. License required

Effective January 1, 1993, no person shall be a waste management facility operator or represent himself as a waste management facility operator without a license from the Board.1991, c. 551; 1997, c. 885.