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2020 SESSION


CHAPTER 258
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 58.1-3703.2, relating to business licenses; acceptable identification.
[H 1679]
Approved March 10, 2020

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 58.1-3703.2 as follows:

§ 58.1-3703.2. Acceptable identification for business licenses.

In no event shall a locality require an applicant for a license issued under this chapter to provide a social security number as part of his application if such applicant has been issued a federal employer identification number and provides that number to the locality instead. Additionally, if the applicant supplies a valid federal employer identification number, the locality shall not be required to determine the residency status of the applicant.