Virginia Administrative Code

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Each general registrar in taking the measures as needed to expedite counting absentee ballots under § 24.2-709.1 of the Code of Virginia shall ensure that: 1. The general registrar staff assigned follow the instructions in this section for processing and verifying absentee ballot…

An application on any version of an approved absentee ballot application form shall be accepted based on the laws in effect at the time of the election for which the voter is applying.Statutory Authority§ 24.2-103 of the Code of Virginia.

A. To guarantee that their facilities are adequate for the protection of all election materials and voting systems, each locality that operates a satellite office pursuant to § 24.2-701.2 of the Code of Virginia must comply with the following: 1. Each satellite office must mainta…

A. For the purposes of this regulation, the following words and terms have the following meanings: "Outer absentee envelope" means the envelope containing the materials referred to in § 24.2-706 B 3 of the Code of Virginia. "Special insignia" and "insignia" mean the Official Elec…

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A. Any agreement between a general registrar and a third party for the printing, assembling, and mailing of the items described in § 24.2-706 C of the Code of Virginia pursuant to § 24.2-706 D of the Code of Virginia must comply with the terms of this section. B. To ensure the se…

Statutory Authority§ 24.2-103 of the Code of Virginia.

A. Standards for any recounts or contests requested in the Commonwealth of Virginia shall be governed by Chapter 8 (§ 24.2-800 et seq.) of Title 24.2 of the Code of Virginia. B. Upon notification by the court that a recount request has been filed pursuant to § 24.2-801 of the Cod…

Statutory Authority§ 24.2-103 of the Code of Virginia.

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When used in Chapter 9.3 (§ 24.2-945 et seq.) and Chapter 9.5 (§ 24.2-955 et seq.) of Title 24.2 of the Code of Virginia, "expressly advocating" or any variation thereof shall mean any communication that uses phrases such as "vote for," "elect," "support," "cast your ballot for,"…

A. The following standards apply to print media advertisements under §§ 24.2-956 and 24.2-956.1 of the Code of Virginia. B. Any disclosure statement required under either § 24.2-956 or 24.2-956.1 of the Code of Virginia must be presented in a clear and conspicuous manner to give …

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A. Virginia's Capitol Square is the Commonwealth's executive and legislative center and an architecturally and historically significant area located in downtown Richmond. The Department of General Services, pursuant to Chapter 11 (§ 2.2-1100 et seq.) of Title 2.2 of the Code of V…

The following words and terms when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Capitol Police" means the Division of Capitol Police. "Capitol Square" means the historic grounds and structures surrounding the Virginia Ca…

A. All events scheduled on Capitol Square must be permitted through the department. An Application for Use of Capitol Square form must be completed and the application and the Rules of Capitol Square must be signed by the individual who will be the permittee. For government funct…

A. The permittee and alternate contact for the permit shall be at least 18 years of age. B. The permittee shall indemnify the Commonwealth of Virginia against any loss or damage that may occur in connection with the permittee's use of and presence at the property. C. A permittee …

A. The Governor will have priority over use of Capitol Square. B. The department may not issue permits for any event in Capitol Square coinciding or conflicting with inaugural events, including activities associated with inauguration. C. Requests for permits generally will be con…

A. All activities shall be performed in compliance with this chapter, as well as any federal or Virginia laws. Unlawful activity is prohibited. B. At no time shall any entrance or exit of any building be obstructed in such a way as to impede free access to or from the building by…

A. The department may deny a request for a permit or revoke a permit before or during an event upon determination of the director or the director's designee that any of the following conditions has occurred: 1. A completed application for an event at the same time already has bee…

A. This section and the appeal procedures set forth herein shall apply only in cases when a timely and complete permit application was filed in accordance with this chapter, and the permit was denied. No appeal shall be available if a timely and complete permit application was no…

Violations of this chapter or of any other provision of Virginia or federal law shall result in the immediate revocation of the permit by the department or discontinuation of the event by the department or Capitol Police. In the event such revocation or discontinuation occurs, al…

The purpose of this chapter is to prohibit the carrying of firearms or explosive materials in offices occupied by executive branch agencies, with certain exceptions as set forth in this chapter.Statutory Authority§§ 2.2-1102 and 18.2-283.2 of the Code of Virginia.

This chapter applies to all buildings owned, leased, or controlled in whole or in part by or for an executive branch agency. This chapter is intended to be consistent with § 18.2-283.2 of the Code of Virginia. Statutory Authority§§ 2.2-1102 and 18.2-283.2 of the Code of Virginia.

"Authorized security personnel" means a natural person who is employed to (i) perform the functions of observation, detection, reporting, or notification of appropriate authorities or designated agents regarding persons or property on the premises the person is assigned to protec…

Possession or carrying of any firearm or explosive material by any person is prohibited in state offices. Entry upon a state office in violation of this prohibition is expressly forbidden. Statutory Authority§§ 2.2-1102 and 18.2-283.2 of the Code of Virginia.

All leases entered into where an executive branch agency is the lessor shall contain a prohibition on firearms or explosive material consistent with this chapter. All leases entered into for the benefit of an executive branch agency shall contain this prohibition to indicate the …

A. Posting location. Signs shall be posted at all state offices indicating the prohibition against carrying firearms or explosive material. Where the entire premises are owned or occupied by an executive branch agency, signs shall be displayed at every entrance. Where only a port…

The occupying agency shall be responsible for enforcing this chapter.Statutory Authority§ 2.2-1102 of the Code of Virginia.

A. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to law-enforcement officers, authorized security personnel, or military personnel, or fire marshals who have police powers when such individuals are authorized to carry a firearm in accordance with their duties and when such individu…

The purpose of this chapter is to promote public involvement in the development, amendment or repeal of the regulations of the Department of General Services. This chapter does not apply to regulations, guidelines, or other documents exempted or excluded from the provisions of th…

A. The agency shall indicate in its notice of intended regulatory action whether it plans to hold a public hearing following the publication of the proposed stage of the regulatory action. B. The agency may conduct one or more public hearings during the comment period following t…

A. The agency shall conduct a periodic review of its regulations consistent with: 1. An executive order issued by the Governor pursuant to § 2.2-4017 of the Administrative Process Act to receive comment on all existing regulations as to their effectiveness, efficiency, necessity,…

The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Administrative Process Act" means Chapter 40 (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.) of Title 2.2 of the Code of Virginia. "Agency" means the Department of Gene…

A. The agency shall maintain a list of persons who have requested to be notified of regulatory actions being pursued by the agency. B. Any person may request to be placed on a notification list by registering as a public user on the Town Hall or by making a request to the agency.…

A. To persons electing to receive electronic notification or notification through a postal carrier as described in 1VAC30-11-30, the agency shall send the following information: 1. A notice of intended regulatory action (NOIRA). 2. A notice of the comment period on a proposed, a …

A. In considering any nonemergency, nonexempt regulatory action, the agency shall afford interested persons an opportunity to (i) submit data, views, and arguments, either orally or in writing, to the agency; and (ii) be accompanied by and represented by counsel or other represen…

A. As provided in § 2.2-4007 of the Code of Virginia, any person may petition the agency to consider a regulatory action. B. A petition shall include but is not limited to the following information: 1. The petitioner's name and contact information; 2. The substance and purpose of…

A. The agency may appoint a regulatory advisory panel (RAP) to provide professional specialization or technical assistance when the agency determines that such expertise is necessary to address a specific regulatory issue or action or when individuals indicate an interest in work…