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VA Code § 54.1-1800 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 18 - Polygraph Examiners|§ 54.1-1800. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Course of instruction" means a formal course of instruction in the detection of deception and the verification of truth in an institution approved by the Director."Department" means the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation."Director" means the Director of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation."Other detection device" or "device" means any mechanical or electronic instrument or device, other than a polygraph, used to test or question individuals for the purpose of detecting deception or verifying truthfulness."Person" means any natural person, partnership, association, corporation or trust."Polygraph" means any mechanical or electronic instrument or device used to test or question individuals for the purpose of determining truthfulness."Polygraph examiner" means any person who uses a polygraph to test or question individuals for the purpose of determining truthfulness."Polygraph examiner intern" means any person engaged in the study of polygraphy and the administration of polygraph examinations under the personal supervision and control of a polygraph examiner.1975, c. 522, § 54-916; 1988, c. 765; 1993, c. 499; 2010, c. 625.
VA Code § 54.1-1801 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 18 - Polygraph Examiners|§ 54.1-1801. Licenses

A. All polygraph examiners shall be licensed pursuant to this chapter.B. All persons who operate any other detection device shall be licensed pursuant to this chapter.1975, c. 522, § 54-918; 1988, c. 765; 2010, c. 625.
VA Code § 54.1-1802.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 18 - Polygraph Examiners|§ 54.1-1802.1. Powers and duties of the Department

The Department shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter. In addition to the powers and duties otherwise conferred by the law, the Director shall have the powers and duties of a regulatory board as contained in §§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-202 and shall have the power and duty to:1. Promulgate regulations necessary for the reasonable administration of this chapter in accordance with the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.). Such regulations shall include, but not be limited to, the establishment of minimum qualifications for the operators of polygraphs and other detection devices;2. Charge each applicant for licensure and for renewals of licensure a nonrefundable fee subject to the provisions of § 54.1-113 and subdivision A 4 of § 54.1-201; and3. Conduct investigations to determine the suitability of applicants for licensure and to determine the licensee's compliance with applicable statutes and regulations.2010, cc. 578, 625; 2012, c. 769.
VA Code § 54.1-1803 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 18 - Polygraph Examiners|§ 54.1-1803. Approval of schools to teach courses of instruction

The Director shall promulgate regulations for the approval of schools in which courses of instruction for polygraph examiners and persons who operate other detection devices approved pursuant to § 54.1-1805 are taught.1975, c. 522, § 54-920; 1988, c. 765; 2010, c. 625.
VA Code § 54.1-1804 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 18 - Polygraph Examiners|§ 54.1-1804. Submission of fingerprints

Each applicant for licensure as a polygraph examiner, each polygraph examiner intern, and each applicant for licensure to operate any other detection device shall submit his fingerprints to the Department on a form provided by the Department.1975, c. 522, § 54-921; 1988, c. 765; 2010, c. 625.
VA Code § 54.1-1805 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 18 - Polygraph Examiners|§ 54.1-1805. Instrument to be used

A. Each polygraph examiner shall use an instrument that records permanently and simultaneously the subject's cardiovascular and respiratory patterns as minimum standards, but such an instrument may record additional physiological changes pertinent to the determination of truthfulness.B. 1. The use of any other detection device that does not meet the instrumentation requirements set forth in subsection A shall be approved by the Director. The Director shall approve such other detection device only when the data collected by such device is deemed to be reliable and valid in detecting deception or verifying truth, based upon the preponderance of available scientific evidence. The voluntary, written consent of any individual to be tested using a detection device approved pursuant to this subsection shall be obtained prior to the administration of any such test or questioning using the device.2. Any such approved device shall be subject to regulations promulgated by the Director regarding its use in the Commonwealth.3. The Director shall establish standards of practice related to the use of any such other detection device approved pursuant to this subsection.1975, c. 522, § 54-922; 1988, c. 765; 2010, c. 625.
VA Code § 54.1-1806 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 18 - Polygraph Examiners|§ 54.1-1806. Prohibition of use of certain questions on polygraph tests for employment

No licensed polygraph operator shall, during a polygraph examination required as a condition of employment, ask any question concerning the sexual activities of the person being examined if the question violates state or federal law. A violation of this section shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action pursuant to § 54.1-1802.1.1989, c. 693; 2010, c. 578.
VA Code § 54.1-2010 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20.1 - Real Estate Appraisers|§ 54.1-2010. Exemptions from licensure

A. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:1. A real estate broker or salesperson licensed in the Commonwealth who, in the ordinary course of business, provides a valuation or analysis of real estate for a fee; however, such person shall not hold himself out as a real estate appraiser, and the valuation shall not be referred to as an appraisal and shall not be used in lieu of an appraisal performed by a licensed appraiser.2. An officer or employee of the United States of America, or of the Commonwealth or a political subdivision thereof, where the employee or officer is performing his official duties, provided that such individual does not furnish advisory service for compensation to the public or act as an independent contracting party in the Commonwealth or any political subdivision thereof in connection with the appraisal of real estate or real property.3. Any person who, in the ordinary course of business, provides consulting services or consultative brokerage for a fee, which services may include a valuation or analysis of real estate or standing or severed timber; provided such consulting services or consultative brokerage shall not be referred to as an appraisal and shall not be used in connection with obtaining a loan to finance or refinance real property or standing or severed timber or in connection with any federally related transaction.4. Any person who, in the regular course of business, provides services to his employer, which services may include a valuation or analysis of real estate, provided such services shall not be referred to as an appraisal and shall not be used in lieu of an appraisal performed by an appraiser licensed hereunder.5. Any person, including (i) a licensed residential real estate appraiser, certified residential real estate appraiser, or certified general real estate appraiser or (ii) an employee of a financial institution or lender, who provides an evaluation of real estate or real property in connection with a real estate-related financial transaction where an appraisal by a state-certified or state-licensed appraiser is not required by the state or federal financial institution's regulatory agency engaging in, contracting for or regulating such real estate-related financial transaction or regulating the financial institution or lender engaged in or about to engage in such real estate-related financial transaction. The evaluations provided by such persons shall comply with any standards imposed by the state or federal financial institution's or lender's regulatory agencies for evaluations prepared by nonstate-certified or nonstate-licensed appraisers.B. Nothing contained herein shall proscribe the powers of a judge to determine who may qualify as an expert witness to testify in any legal proceeding.1990, c. 459; 1992, c. 68; 1995, c. 327; 1999, c. 259; 2017, cc. 258, 269.
VA Code § 54.1-2011 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20.1 - Real Estate Appraisers|§ 54.1-2011. Necessity for license

A. After December 31, 1992, except as provided in § 54.1-2010 and in subsections C and E of this section, it shall be unlawful to engage in the appraisal of real estate or real property for compensation or valuable consideration in this Commonwealth without first obtaining a real estate appraiser's license in accordance with Board regulations promulgated pursuant to the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.).B. After December 31, 1992, except as provided in § 54.1-2010, it shall be unlawful for any person who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter to perform an appraisal in connection with a federally related transaction.C. Notwithstanding subsections A and B of this section, an individual who is not a licensed residential real estate appraiser, a certified residential real estate appraiser, or a certified general real estate appraiser may assist in the preparation of and sign an appraisal if:1. The assistant is under the direct supervision of a licensed residential real estate appraiser, a certified residential real estate appraiser, or a certified general real estate appraiser; and2. The appraisal is reviewed, attested to be accurate and complete, and signed by such licensed residential real estate appraiser, certified residential real estate appraiser, or certified general real estate appraiser in accordance with this chapter.D. This chapter 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.E. A corporation, partnership, or other business entity may provide appraisal services if each appraisal is prepared and signed by an individual licensed in accordance with this chapter and such corporation, partnership, or other business entity has registered with the Board. However, any appraisal management company that is required to be licensed under § 54.1-2021.1 shall not be required to have an additional license under this section.F. An appraiser engaged by an appraisal management company to perform appraisal services shall disclose the actual fee paid to the appraiser by the appraisal management company as part of the appraisal report. The disclosure of such fee shall not be prohibited by the appraisal management company as otherwise provided in § 54.1-2022.1990, c. 459; 1992, c. 338; 2012, c. 405.
VA Code § 54.1-2013 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20.1 - Real Estate Appraisers|§ 54.1-2013. General powers of Real Estate Appraiser Board; regulations; educational requirements for licensure

The Board shall have all of the powers of a regulatory board under Chapter 2 (§ 54.1-200 et seq.). The Board may do all things necessary and convenient for carrying into effect the provisions of this chapter, Chapter 20.2 (§ 54.1-2020 et seq.), and all things required or expected of a state appraiser certifying and licensing agency under Title 11 of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. § 3331 et seq.). The Board shall promulgate necessary regulations.The Board shall include in its regulations educational and experience requirements as conditions for licensure, provisions for the supervision of appraiser practices, provisions for the enforcement of standards of professional appraiser practice, and provisions for the disposition of referrals of improper appraiser conduct from any person or any federal agency or instrumentality. This paragraph shall not be construed to limit the powers and authority of the Board.The Board may set different education and experience requirements for licensed residential real estate appraisers, certified residential real estate appraisers, and certified general real estate appraisers. All applicants for licensure under this chapter shall meet applicable educational and experience requirements prior to licensure.Applicants for licensure as a certified residential real estate appraiser or a certified general real estate appraiser shall successfully complete an examination administered or approved by the Board prior to licensure. The Board may set different examination requirements for certified residential real estate appraisers and certified general real estate appraisers. The Board may require that licensed residential real estate appraisers successfully complete an examination administered or approved by the Board prior to licensure or prior to the renewal of an initial license.All regulations established by the Board shall satisfy any minimum criteria that are necessary in order that the federal financial institution's regulatory agencies recognize and accept licenses for licensed residential real estate appraisers, certified residential real estate appraisers, certified general real estate appraisers, and appraisal management companies issued by the Board.1990, c. 459; 1992, c. 68; 1993, c. 539; 2010, c. 91; 2014, c. 210.
VA Code § 54.1-2013.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20.1 - Real Estate Appraisers|§ 54.1-2013.1. Expired

Expired.
VA Code § 54.1-2014 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20.1 - Real Estate Appraisers|§ 54.1-2014. Continuing education

The Board may establish in regulations requirements for continuing education as a prerequisite to renewal of a license issued under this chapter.1990, c. 459.
VA Code § 54.1-2015 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20.1 - Real Estate Appraisers|§ 54.1-2015. Subpoena power

In addition to all other authority to issue subpoenas, the Board or its designees shall have the authority to subpoena the records of any bank, savings institution, or credit union relating to real estate appraisals.1990, c. 459.
VA Code § 54.1-2016 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20.1 - Real Estate Appraisers|§ 54.1-2016. Additional licenses

A. The Board may establish in regulations other categories of licensure, as well as the conditions required for such licensure, in order to safeguard the public interest or as may be required to satisfy any additional qualification criteria adopted by any federal agency or instrumentality.B. Unless expressly prohibited by federal law or regulation, an individual who is certified or licensed as a real estate appraiser in another jurisdiction may obtain a Virginia real estate appraiser's license if (i) the Board determines that the requirements for certification or licensure, as the case may be, in such jurisdiction are substantially equivalent to the requirements for licensure under this chapter, and (ii) the applicant meets such other requirements as may be established by the Board.C. In accordance with Title 11, § 1122 (a) of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. § 3351 (a)), the Board shall adopt regulations that provide for temporary practice in Virginia by appraisers licensed or certified by another state.1990, c. 459.
VA Code § 54.1-2017 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20.1 - Real Estate Appraisers|§ 54.1-2017. Use of terms "Licensed Residential Real Estate Appraiser," "Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser," and "Certified General Real Estate Appraiser"; authentication of reports

An individual who is not licensed by the Board as a certified general real estate appraiser, a certified residential real estate appraiser, or a licensed residential real estate appraiser shall not represent himself as being so licensed or use in connection with his name or place of business the term "real estate appraiser," "general real estate appraiser," "certified general real estate appraiser," "licensed residential real estate appraiser," "certified residential real estate appraiser," "state certified real estate appraiser," "state licensed real estate appraiser," or any words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that he is licensed as a certified general real estate appraiser, a licensed residential real estate appraiser, or a certified residential real estate appraiser in this Commonwealth.Each licensed residential real estate appraiser, certified residential real estate appraiser, and certified general real estate appraiser shall comply with the standards of professional appraisal practice and code of ethics adopted by the Board and shall authenticate all written appraisal reports with his signature, license designation and license number.All appraisal reports rendered in connection with federally related transactions shall be written.1990, c. 459; 1999, c. 57.
VA Code § 54.1-2017.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20.1 - Real Estate Appraisers|§ 54.1-2017.1. Evaluation requirements; report

A. Any evaluation, as defined in § 54.1-2009, shall contain the statement: "This is not an appraisal performed in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice."B. The evaluation report may be prepared in any reporting format, provided that (i) the reporting format meets the requirements as set forth in the Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines promulgated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency et al. (75 F.R. 77450) and (ii) the evaluation report contains sufficient information in clear and understandable language to allow a person to understand the opinion of the market value of real property or real estate.2018, c. 644.
VA Code § 54.1-2018 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20.1 - Real Estate Appraisers|§ 54.1-2018. Roster of appraisers

A roster showing the names and addresses of all licensed residential real estate appraisers, certified residential real estate appraisers, and certified general real estate appraisers shall be published annually and made available to all interested parties at a cost, as determined by the Director.1990, c. 459.
VA Code § 54.1-2019 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20.1 - Real Estate Appraisers|§ 54.1-2019. Consent to suits and service of process of nonresidents; manner of service

A. Every nonresident applicant shall file with the Board an irrevocable consent that suits and actions may be commenced against such applicant in the proper court of any county or city of this Commonwealth in which a cause of action may arise or in which the plaintiff may reside, by the service of any process or pleading authorized by the laws of this Commonwealth on the Director of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. The consent shall stipulate that such service of process or pleadings on the Director shall be taken and held in all courts to be as valid and binding as if due service has been made upon the applicant in the Commonwealth of Virginia.B. Any process or pleading served upon the Director shall be filed by the Director in his office and a copy thereof immediately forwarded by registered mail to the main office of the licensee at the last known address.1990, c. 459; 1993, c. 499.
VA Code § 54.1-2021 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20.2 - Real Estate Appraisal Management Companies|§ 54.1-2021. Exemptions

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:1. Any agency of the federal government or any agency of the Commonwealth or local government;2. Any person or entity that exclusively employs persons on an employer and employee basis for the performance of appraisal services;3. Any person or entity licensed pursuant to § 54.1-2017 that has as its primary business the performance of appraisal services in the Commonwealth in accordance with Chapter 20.1 (§ 54.1-2009 et seq.) and with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice;4. Any person or entity licensed pursuant to § 54.1-2017 that has as its primary business the performance of appraisal services in the Commonwealth but that in the normal course of business enters into an agreement with an independent contract appraiser for the performance of appraisal services that the contracting entity cannot complete either because of the location or type of property in question;5. Any licensed real estate broker performing activities in accordance with Chapter 21 (§ 54.1-2100 et seq.);6. Any officer or employee of an exempt entity described in this chapter when acting in the scope of employment for the exempt entity;7. An appraisal management company that is a subsidiary owned and controlled by a financial institution that is subject to appraisal independence standards at least as stringent as those under the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. § 1601 et seq.); or8. A department or unit within a financial institution that is subject to direct regulation by an agency of the United States government that is a member of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council or its successor, or to regulation by an agency of this state, that receives a request for the performance of an appraisal from one employee of the financial institution, and another employee of the same financial institution assigns the request for the appraisal to an appraiser that is an independent contractor to the institution, except that an appraisal management company that is a wholly owned subsidiary of a financial institution shall not be considered a department or unit within a financial institution for the purposes of this subdivision.2010, c. 508; 2012, c. 405.
VA Code § 54.1-2022.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20.2 - Real Estate Appraisal Management Companies|§ 54.1-2022.1. Appraiser compensation

A. An appraisal management company shall compensate appraisers in compliance with § 129E(i) of the federal Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. § 1601 et seq.) and regulations promulgated thereunder.B. Except in the case of breach of contract or noncompliance with the conditions of the engagement or performance of services that violates the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, an appraisal management company shall compensate the appraiser within 30 days of the initial delivery by the appraiser of the completed appraisal report.2015, c. 422; 2017, c. 666.