                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

(EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026) REVOCATION OR DENIAL OF RENEWAL BASED ON BACKGROUND
CHECKS; FAILURE TO OBTAIN BACKGROUND CHECK (§ 32.1-162.15:1.18)

A. The Commissioner may revoke or deny renewal of the license of a Center if the
Center has knowledge that a person specified in &#xA7; 32.1-162.15:1.17 required
to have a background check (i) has been convicted of any barrier crime as
defined in &#xA7; 19.2-392.02 or (ii) is the subject of a founded complaint of
child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth, and the Center
refuses to separate such person from employment or volunteer service.

B. Failure to obtain background checks pursuant to &#xA7; 32.1-162.15:1.17 shall
be grounds for denial, revocation, or termination of a license. No violation
shall occur if the Center has applied for the background check timely and it has
not been obtained due to administrative delay. The provisions of this section
shall be enforced by the Department.

HISTORY: 2025, c. 451.