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2017 SESSION
16102889DBe it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Chapter 1 of Title 54.1 a section numbered 54.1-120 as follows:
§ 54.1-120. Background checks.
Questions related to an applicant's criminal history on any application for licensure, certification, registration, or authority pursuant to this title shall be limited to those crimes that constitute a barrier to licensure, certification, registration, or authority by the applicable regulatory board or to employment in the profession, trade, or occupation for which a license, certification, registration, or authority is sought.