Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Criminal Justice Services
 
Board
Department of Criminal Justice Services
 
chapter
Regulations Relating to Private Security Services [6 VAC 20 ‑ 171]
Action Comprehensive Review Private Security Services Regulations
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 6/10/2010
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3/21/10  1:20 pm
Commenter: James Mozisek,CML, Luray Lock & Key Lic# 11-5714

Exceptions tp VA Code 9.1-139, 9.1-140 and 9.1-141
 

License for Locksmiths is a start however there are to many exceptions.  One exmple the key cutter at a hardware or department store.  A customer brings in a key for duplication, which is a master key and is marked as such.  The key cutter cuts the key because he does not understand what can happen when he/she cuts the key.  At this point security is comprised.  This is just one example of to many exceptions in the Code.  It should be clearly defined in the Code that anyone with lock tools or key making equipment in possession must be licensed, no exceptions.  Also in the law if a locksmith has a concealed carry permit issued by the commonwealth he is in violation of the Code while in the performance of locksmith duties.  This is in violation of the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution and Commonwealth law.

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