{"formats":[{"name":"JSON","format":"json","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-json\/4.1-225.1.json"},{"name":"Plain Text","format":"text","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-text\/4.1-225.1.txt"},{"name":"XML","format":"xml","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-xml\/4.1-225.1.xml"},{"name":"HTML","format":"html","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-html\/4.1-225.1.html"}],"law_id":59182,"edition_id":1,"section_id":59182,"structure_id":14859,"section_number":"4.1-225.1","catch_line":"Summary suspension in emergency circumstances; grounds; notice and hearing","history":"2016, c. 42; 2020, cc. 1113, 1114; 2023, c. 597; 2024, c. 256.","full_text":"A\n\nNotwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in Article 3 (§ 2.2-4018 et seq.) of the Administrative Process Act or § 4.1-227 or 4.1-229, the Board may summarily suspend any license or permit if it has reasonable cause to believe that an act of violence resulting in death or serious bodily injury, or a recurrence of such acts, has occurred on (i) the licensed premises, (ii) any premises immediately adjacent to the licensed premises that is owned or leased by the licensee, or (iii) any portion of public property immediately adjacent to the licensed premises, and the Board finds that there exists a continuing threat to public safety and that summary suspension of the license or permit is justified to protect the health, safety, or welfare of the public.B\n\nPrior to issuing an order of suspension pursuant to this section, special agents of the Board shall conduct an initial investigation and submit all findings to the Secretary of the Board within 48 hours of any such act of violence; however, if the 48-hour period terminates on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the initial investigation findings may be submitted to the Secretary of the Board any time prior to the close of business on the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. If the Board determines suspension is warranted, it shall immediately notify the licensee of its intention to temporarily suspend his license pending the outcome of a formal investigation. Such temporary suspension shall remain effective for a minimum of 48 hours. After the 48-hour period, the licensee may petition the Board for a restricted license pending the results of the formal investigation and proceedings for disciplinary review. If the Board determines that a restricted license is warranted, the Board shall have discretion to impose appropriate restrictions based on the facts presented.C\n\nUpon a determination to temporarily suspend a license, the Board shall immediately commence a formal investigation. The formal investigation shall be completed within 10 days of its commencement and the findings reported immediately to the Secretary of the Board. If, following the formal investigation, the Secretary of the Board determines that suspension of the license is warranted, a hearing shall be held within five days of the completion of the formal investigation. A decision shall be rendered within 10 days of conclusion of the hearing. If a decision is not rendered within 10 days of the conclusion of the hearing, the order of suspension shall be vacated and the license reinstated. Any appeal by the licensee shall be filed within 10 days of the decision and heard by the Board within 20 days of the decision. The Board shall render a decision on the appeal within 10 days of the conclusion of the appeal hearing.D\n\nService of any order of suspension issued pursuant to this section shall be made by a special agent of the Board in person and by certified mail to the licensee. The order of suspension shall take effect immediately upon service.E\n\nThis section shall not apply to (i) temporary licenses granted under § 4.1-211 or temporary permits granted under § 4.1-212, either of which may be revoked summarily in accordance with § 4.1-211, or (ii) licenses granted pursuant to subdivision 7 or 8 of § 4.1-206.1 or subdivision 1 or 3 of § 4.1-206.2.","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":216940,"text":"Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in Article 3 (§ 2.2-4018 et seq.) of the Administrative Process Act or § 4.1-227 or 4.1-229, the Board may summarily suspend any license or permit if it has reasonable cause to believe that an act of violence resulting in death or serious bodily injury, or a recurrence of such acts, has occurred on (i) the licensed premises, (ii) any premises immediately adjacent to the licensed premises that is owned or leased by the licensee, or (iii) any portion of public property immediately adjacent to the licensed premises, and the Board finds that there exists a continuing threat to public safety and that summary suspension of the license or permit is justified to protect the health, safety, or welfare of the public.","type":"section","prefixes":["A"],"prefix":"A","entire_prefix":"A","prefix_anchor":"A","level":1,"next_prefix":"B"},"1":{"id":216941,"text":"Prior to issuing an order of suspension pursuant to this section, special agents of the Board shall conduct an initial investigation and submit all findings to the Secretary of the Board within 48 hours of any such act of violence; however, if the 48-hour period terminates on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the initial investigation findings may be submitted to the Secretary of the Board any time prior to the close of business on the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. If the Board determines suspension is warranted, it shall immediately notify the licensee of its intention to temporarily suspend his license pending the outcome of a formal investigation. Such temporary suspension shall remain effective for a minimum of 48 hours. After the 48-hour period, the licensee may petition the Board for a restricted license pending the results of the formal investigation and proceedings for disciplinary review. If the Board determines that a restricted license is warranted, the Board shall have discretion to impose appropriate restrictions based on the facts presented.","type":"section","prefixes":["B"],"prefix":"B","entire_prefix":"B","prefix_anchor":"B","level":1,"prior_prefix":"A","next_prefix":"C"},"2":{"id":216942,"text":"Upon a determination to temporarily suspend a license, the Board shall immediately commence a formal investigation. The formal investigation shall be completed within 10 days of its commencement and the findings reported immediately to the Secretary of the Board. If, following the formal investigation, the Secretary of the Board determines that suspension of the license is warranted, a hearing shall be held within five days of the completion of the formal investigation. A decision shall be rendered within 10 days of conclusion of the hearing. If a decision is not rendered within 10 days of the conclusion of the hearing, the order of suspension shall be vacated and the license reinstated. Any appeal by the licensee shall be filed within 10 days of the decision and heard by the Board within 20 days of the decision. The Board shall render a decision on the appeal within 10 days of the conclusion of the appeal hearing.","type":"section","prefixes":["C"],"prefix":"C","entire_prefix":"C","prefix_anchor":"C","level":1,"prior_prefix":"B","next_prefix":"D"},"3":{"id":216943,"text":"Service of any order of suspension issued pursuant to this section shall be made by a special agent of the Board in person and by certified mail to the licensee. 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This law was first created in 2016. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 42<\/a> of that year\u2019s edition of \u201cActs of Assembly,\u201d the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. It has been modified 3 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 2020, chapters 1113<\/a> and 1114<\/a>; in 2023, chapter 597<\/a>; in 2024, chapter 256<\/a>.<\/p>","references":false,"refers_to":[{"id":59227,"section_number":"2.2-4018","catch_line":"Exemptions from operation of Article 3","order_by":null,"url":"\/2.2-4018\/"},{"id":85579,"section_number":"4.1-206.1","catch_line":"Manufacturer licenses","order_by":null,"url":"\/4.1-206.1\/"},{"id":64438,"section_number":"4.1-206.2","catch_line":"Wholesale licenses","order_by":null,"url":"\/4.1-206.2\/"},{"id":79818,"section_number":"4.1-211","catch_line":"Temporary licenses","order_by":null,"url":"\/4.1-211\/"},{"id":78252,"section_number":"4.1-212","catch_line":"Permits required in certain instances","order_by":null,"url":"\/4.1-212\/"},{"id":79871,"section_number":"4.1-227","catch_line":"Suspension or revocation of licenses; notice and hearings; imposition of penalties","order_by":null,"url":"\/4.1-227\/"},{"id":84633,"section_number":"4.1-229","catch_line":"Suspension or revocation of permits; grounds; notice and hearing; exception","order_by":null,"url":"\/4.1-229\/"}],"permalink":{"id":218949,"object_type":"law","relational_id":59182,"identifier":"4.1-225.1","token":"4.1\/I\/2\/2\/4.1-225.1","url":"\/4.1-225.1\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/4.1-225.1\/","token":"4.1\/I\/2\/2\/4.1-225.1","dublin_core":{"Title":"Summary suspension in emergency circumstances; grounds; notice and hearing","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 4.1-225.1","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in Article 3 (§ 2.2-4018<\/a> et seq.) of the Administrative Process Act or § 4.1-227<\/a> or 4.1-229<\/a>, the Board<\/span> may summarily suspend any license or permit if it has reasonable cause to believe that an act of violence resulting in death or serious bodily injury, or a recurrence of such acts, has occurred on (i) the licensed<\/span> premises, (ii) any premises immediately adjacent to the licensed<\/span> premises that is owned or leased by the licensee<\/span>, or (iii) any portion of public property immediately adjacent to the licensed<\/span> premises, and the Board<\/span> finds that there exists a continuing threat to public safety and that summary suspension of the license or permit is justified to protect the health, safety, or welfare of the public. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> Prior to issuing an order<\/span> of suspension pursuant to this section, special agents<\/span> of the Board<\/span> shall conduct an initial investigation and submit all findings<\/span> to the Secretary of the Board<\/span> within 48 hours of any such act of violence; however, if the 48-hour period terminates on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the initial investigation findings<\/span> may be submitted to the Secretary of the Board<\/span> any time prior to the close of business on the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. If the Board<\/span> determines suspension is warranted, it shall immediately notify the licensee<\/span> of its intention to temporarily suspend his license pending the outcome of a formal investigation. Such temporary suspension shall remain effective for a minimum of 48 hours. After the 48-hour period, the licensee<\/span> may petition<\/span> the Board<\/span> for a restricted license pending the results of the formal investigation and proceedings for disciplinary review. If the Board<\/span> determines that a restricted license is warranted, the Board<\/span> shall have discretion to impose appropriate restrictions based on the facts<\/span> presented. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> Upon a determination to temporarily suspend a license, the Board<\/span> shall immediately commence a formal investigation. The formal investigation shall be completed within 10 days of its commencement and the findings<\/span> reported immediately to the Secretary of the Board<\/span>. If, following the formal investigation, the Secretary of the Board<\/span> determines that suspension of the license is warranted, a hearing<\/span> shall be held within five days of the completion of the formal investigation. A decision shall be rendered within 10 days of conclusion of the hearing<\/span>. If a decision is not rendered within 10 days of the conclusion of the hearing<\/span>, the order<\/span> of suspension shall be vacated and the license reinstated. Any appeal<\/span> by the licensee<\/span> shall be filed within 10 days of the decision and heard by the Board<\/span> within 20 days of the decision. The Board<\/span> shall render a decision on the appeal<\/span> within 10 days of the conclusion of the appeal<\/span> hearing<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

D.<\/span> Service of any order<\/span> of suspension issued pursuant to this section shall be made by a special agent<\/span> of the Board<\/span> in person and by certified mail to the licensee<\/span>. The order<\/span> of suspension shall take effect immediately upon service. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

E.<\/span> This section shall not apply to (i) temporary licenses granted under § 4.1-211<\/a> or temporary permits granted under § 4.1-212<\/a>, either of which may be revoked summarily in accordance with § 4.1-211<\/a>, or (ii) licenses granted pursuant to subdivision 7 or 8 of § 4.1-206.1<\/a> or subdivision 1 or 3 of § 4.1-206.2<\/a>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nSUMMARY SUSPENSION IN EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES; GROUNDS; NOTICE AND HEARING (\u00a7\n4.1-225.1)\n\nA. Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in Article 3 (§ 2.2-4018\net seq.) of the Administrative Process Act or § 4.1-227 or 4.1-229, the\nBoard may summarily suspend any license or permit if it has reasonable cause to\nbelieve that an act of violence resulting in death or serious bodily injury, or\na recurrence of such acts, has occurred on (i) the licensed premises, (ii) any\npremises immediately adjacent to the licensed premises that is owned or leased\nby the licensee, or (iii) any portion of public property immediately adjacent to\nthe licensed premises, and the Board finds that there exists a continuing threat\nto public safety and that summary suspension of the license or permit is\njustified to protect the health, safety, or welfare of the public.\n\nB. Prior to issuing an order of suspension pursuant to this section, special\nagents of the Board shall conduct an initial investigation and submit all\nfindings to the Secretary of the Board within 48 hours of any such act of\nviolence; however, if the 48-hour period terminates on a Saturday, Sunday, or\nlegal holiday, the initial investigation findings may be submitted to the\nSecretary of the Board any time prior to the close of business on the next day\nthat is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. If the Board determines\nsuspension is warranted, it shall immediately notify the licensee of its\nintention to temporarily suspend his license pending the outcome of a formal\ninvestigation. Such temporary suspension shall remain effective for a minimum of\n48 hours. After the 48-hour period, the licensee may petition the Board for a\nrestricted license pending the results of the formal investigation and\nproceedings for disciplinary review. If the Board determines that a restricted\nlicense is warranted, the Board shall have discretion to impose appropriate\nrestrictions based on the facts presented.\n\nC. Upon a determination to temporarily suspend a license, the Board shall\nimmediately commence a formal investigation. The formal investigation shall be\ncompleted within 10 days of its commencement and the findings reported\nimmediately to the Secretary of the Board. If, following the formal\ninvestigation, the Secretary of the Board determines that suspension of the\nlicense is warranted, a hearing shall be held within five days of the completion\nof the formal investigation. A decision shall be rendered within 10 days of\nconclusion of the hearing. If a decision is not rendered within 10 days of the\nconclusion of the hearing, the order of suspension shall be vacated and the\nlicense reinstated. Any appeal by the licensee shall be filed within 10 days of\nthe decision and heard by the Board within 20 days of the decision. The Board\nshall render a decision on the appeal within 10 days of the conclusion of the\nappeal hearing.\n\nD. Service of any order of suspension issued pursuant to this section shall be\nmade by a special agent of the Board in person and by certified mail to the\nlicensee. The order of suspension shall take effect immediately upon service.\n\nE. This section shall not apply to (i) temporary licenses granted under §\n4.1-211 or temporary permits granted under § 4.1-212, either of which may\nbe revoked summarily in accordance with § 4.1-211, or (ii) licenses granted\npursuant to subdivision 7 or 8 of § 4.1-206.1 or subdivision 1 or 3 of\n§ 4.1-206.2.\n\nHISTORY: 2016, c. 42; 2020, cc. 1113, 1114; 2023, c. 597; 2024, c. 256.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}