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Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
79 guidance documents relevant to this agency for the criteria specified
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ID Title Effective Date  
Agency level documents applying to all of this agency's boards
5534 Restricted Participation in Examination Development & Review 6/3/2014 
6036 Board for Professional & Occupational Regulation Guidelines for Evaluation of Petitions for Regulation 9/22/2016 
5816 2023-24 New Board Member Manual 7/1/2023 
Policy #100-01 Establishing, Revising, and Repealing Department Policy 11/25/2024 
Policy #100-02 Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance 11/9/2023 
Policy #100-04 Release of Information 9/4/2024 
Policy #100-05 License Suspensions 11/26/2024 
Policy #100-06 Subpoenas, Service of Process, and Notices 11/18/2024 
Policy #100-11 Agency Website 10/31/2024 
Policy #100-17 Posting Information in Public Access Areas 7/17/2024 
Policy #100-18 Alternative Dispute Resolution 8/22/2024 
Policy #200-18 Equal Employment Opportunity 9/17/2024 
Policy #300-01 Regulant Name & Address Changes 11/19/2024 
Policy #300-03 Expedited Licensing of Military Spouses 11/25/2024 
Policy #800-01 Criminal History and Online Public Records Information 8/23/2024 
Policy #800-02 Filing of Complaints Against Regulants 8/22/2024 
BOARD: Auctioneers Board
7947 Auctioneers Board Application Review Matrix 1/1/2026 
Policy #100-14 Public Service Hours 9/24/2009 
Policy #300-02 Application & Application Fee Expiration 7/1/2018 
Policy #500-02 Contract and Purchase Order Modifications 7/1/2018 
Policy #600-01 Examination Fees 10/17/2018 
Policy #600-02 Examination Site Conduct 12/1/2019 
Policy #600-03 Restricted Participation in Examination Development & Review 6/3/2014 
Policy #700-03 Accounts Receivable and Debt Collection 7/1/2018 
Policy #700-04 Revenue Refunds 7/1/2018 
BOARD: Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects
4426 Requirements for the Use of Topographic Surveys, Orthographic Maps or other Geospatial Data in Virginia 9/15/2015 
4919 Onsite Sewage Systems Designed by Professional Engineers & Onsite Soil Evaluators * 6/13/2016 
6038 Land Surveyor/Land Surveyor B Scope of Practice * 9/24/2016 
6903 Property Lines along Public Roads without Recorded Fee Simple Right-of-Way 12/1/2020 
7944 Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA) Application Review Matrix 1/1/2026 
Policy #100-14 Public Service Hours 9/24/2009 
Policy #300-02 Application & Application Fee Expiration 7/1/2018 
Policy #500-02 Contract and Purchase Order Modifications 7/1/2018 
Policy #600-01 Examination Fees 10/17/2018 
Policy #600-02 Examination Site Conduct 12/1/2019 
Policy #600-03 Restricted Participation in Examination Development & Review 6/3/2014 
Policy #700-03 Accounts Receivable and Debt Collection 7/1/2018 
Policy #700-04 Revenue Refunds 7/1/2018 
BOARD: Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
6176 License Required for Certain Procedures * 5/7/2018 
6373 Board for Barbers and Cosmetology Application Review Matrix Criminal History and Prior Disciplinary Action * 3/16/2026 
6638 Approved Health Education Certifying Agencies * 9/1/2022 
7761 Implementation of Cosmetology, Barber, Master Barber, Dual Barber/Master Barber, Nail, Wax, Tattoo, Permanent Cosmetic Tattoo, and Master Permanent Cosmetic Tattoo Curricula * 3/23/2026 
5318 Non-Traditional Classroom Instruction * 9/1/2024 
Policy #100-14 Public Service Hours 9/24/2009 
Policy #300-02 Application & Application Fee Expiration 7/1/2018 
Policy #500-02 Contract and Purchase Order Modifications 7/1/2018 
Policy #600-01 Examination Fees 10/17/2018 
Policy #600-02 Examination Site Conduct 12/1/2019 
Policy #600-03 Restricted Participation in Examination Development & Review 6/3/2014 
Policy #700-03 Accounts Receivable and Debt Collection 7/1/2018 
Policy #700-04 Revenue Refunds 7/1/2018 
BOARD: Board for Branch Pilots
5008 Board for Branch Pilots License Renewal Requirements 2/26/2026 
7945 Board for Branch Pilots Application Review Matrix 1/1/2026 
Policy #100-14 Public Service Hours 9/24/2009 
Policy #300-02 Application & Application Fee Expiration 7/1/2018 
Policy #500-02 Contract and Purchase Order Modifications 7/1/2018 
Policy #600-01 Examination Fees 10/17/2018 
Policy #600-02 Examination Site Conduct 12/1/2019 
Policy #600-03 Restricted Participation in Examination Development & Review 6/3/2014 
Policy #700-03 Accounts Receivable and Debt Collection 7/1/2018 
Policy #700-04 Revenue Refunds 7/1/2018 
BOARD: Board for Contractors
2959 Board for Contractors Interpretations and Policies 2/26/2026 
5718 Board for Contractors Application Review Matrix Criminal History 2/26/2026 
5719 Contractors Financial Review Matrix 10/1/2013 
7260 Contractor License Specialty Requirement for Well Abandonments 1/19/2023 
Policy #100-14 Public Service Hours 9/24/2009 
Policy #300-02 Application & Application Fee Expiration 7/1/2018 
Policy #500-02 Contract and Purchase Order Modifications 7/1/2018 
Policy #600-01 Examination Fees 10/17/2018 
Policy #600-02 Examination Site Conduct 12/1/2019 
Policy #600-03 Restricted Participation in Examination Development & Review 6/3/2014 
Policy #700-03 Accounts Receivable and Debt Collection 7/1/2018 
Policy #700-04 Revenue Refunds 7/1/2018 
BOARD: Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians
5727 Interpretation of Board Approved Opticianry Programs * 4/15/2015 
5728 Optician Test Date Requirements * 4/15/2015 
6652 Opticians Approved Related Technical Instruction * 9/13/2023 
7524 Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians Application Review Matrix Criminal History 1/15/2026 
Policy #100-14 Public Service Hours 9/24/2009 
Policy #300-02 Application & Application Fee Expiration 7/1/2018 
Policy #500-02 Contract and Purchase Order Modifications 7/1/2018 
Policy #600-01 Examination Fees 10/17/2018 
Policy #600-02 Examination Site Conduct 12/1/2019 
Policy #600-03 Restricted Participation in Examination Development & Review 6/3/2014 
Policy #700-03 Accounts Receivable and Debt Collection 7/1/2018 
Policy #700-04 Revenue Refunds 7/1/2018 
BOARD: Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists
6029 Wetland Professionals' Scope of Practice * 9/1/2016 
7946 Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists (PSSWPG) Application Review Matrix 1/1/2026 
Policy #100-14 Public Service Hours 9/24/2009 
Policy #300-02 Application & Application Fee Expiration 7/1/2018 
Policy #500-02 Contract and Purchase Order Modifications 7/1/2018 
Policy #600-01 Examination Fees 10/17/2018 
Policy #600-02 Examination Site Conduct 12/1/2019 
Policy #600-03 Restricted Participation in Examination Development & Review 6/3/2014 
Policy #700-03 Accounts Receivable and Debt Collection 7/1/2018 
Policy #700-04 Revenue Refunds 7/1/2018 
BOARD: Board for Waste Management Facility Operators
5721 Board for Waste Management Facility Operators Application Review Matrix Criminal History 1/15/2026 
Policy #100-14 Public Service Hours 9/24/2009 
Policy #300-02 Application & Application Fee Expiration 7/1/2018 
Policy #500-02 Contract and Purchase Order Modifications 7/1/2018 
Policy #600-01 Examination Fees 10/17/2018 
Policy #600-02 Examination Site Conduct 12/1/2019 
Policy #600-03 Restricted Participation in Examination Development & Review 6/3/2014 
Policy #700-03 Accounts Receivable and Debt Collection 7/1/2018 
Policy #700-04 Revenue Refunds 7/1/2018 
BOARD: Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals
2959 Board for Contractors Interpretations and Policies * 2/26/2026 
4919 Onsite Sewage Systems Designed by Professional Engineers & Onsite Soil Evaluators * 6/13/2016 
7948 Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals Application Review Matrix 1/1/2026 
7957 Summary of Board Interpretations, Policies, and Guidance 1/16/2026 
Policy #100-14 Public Service Hours 9/24/2009 
Policy #300-02 Application & Application Fee Expiration 7/1/2018 
Policy #500-02 Contract and Purchase Order Modifications 7/1/2018 
Policy #600-01 Examination Fees 10/17/2018 
Policy #600-02 Examination Site Conduct 12/1/2019 
Policy #600-03 Restricted Participation in Examination Development & Review 6/3/2014 
Policy #700-03 Accounts Receivable and Debt Collection 7/1/2018 
Policy #700-04 Revenue Refunds 7/1/2018 
BOARD: Cemetery Board
7116 Cemetery Board Application Review Matrix 2/12/2026 
Policy #100-14 Public Service Hours 9/24/2009 
Policy #300-02 Application & Application Fee Expiration 7/1/2018 
Policy #500-02 Contract and Purchase Order Modifications 7/1/2018 
Policy #600-01 Examination Fees 10/17/2018 
Policy #600-02 Examination Site Conduct 12/1/2019 
Policy #600-03 Restricted Participation in Examination Development & Review 6/3/2014 
Policy #700-03 Accounts Receivable and Debt Collection 7/1/2018 
Policy #700-04 Revenue Refunds 7/1/2018 
BOARD: Common Interest Community Board
4190 Evidence of Proper Fidelity Bond or Dishonesty Insurance and Sufficient Coverage Obtained by CIC Manager Applicant 3/2/2010  Changes Being Made
5049 CIC Manager Requirement to Obtain and Maintain a Separate Fidelity Bond or Insurance Policy to Comply with Section 54.1-2346.D of the Code of Virginia and 18 VAC 48-50-30.E of the Board's Regulations 12/10/2020  Changes Being Made
5311 Maximum Fees for Disclosure Packets & Resale Certificates Preparation 3/10/2023 
5897 Best Practices for POAA Declarations 12/10/2015 
6256 Summary of Board Interpretations, Policies, and Guidance 9/25/2025 
6885 Guidelines for the Development of Reserve Studies for Capital Components * 9/5/2019 
6911 Guidance Document: Procedure for Determination of Compliance with § 55.1-2220 and § 55.1-2234 2/12/2026 
7192 Procedure for Consideration of Claims for Recovery from the Common Interest Community Management Recovery Fund 4/28/2022 
Policy #100-14 Public Service Hours 9/24/2009 
Policy #300-02 Application & Application Fee Expiration 7/1/2018 
Policy #500-02 Contract and Purchase Order Modifications 7/1/2018 
Policy #600-01 Examination Fees 10/17/2018 
Policy #600-02 Examination Site Conduct 12/1/2019 
Policy #600-03 Restricted Participation in Examination Development & Review 6/3/2014 
Policy #700-03 Accounts Receivable and Debt Collection 7/1/2018 
Policy #700-04 Revenue Refunds 7/1/2018 
BOARD: Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
5720 Polygraph Advisory Board Application Review Matrix * 2/12/2026 
Policy #100-14 Public Service Hours 9/24/2009 
Policy #300-02 Application & Application Fee Expiration 7/1/2018 
Policy #500-02 Contract and Purchase Order Modifications 7/1/2018 
Policy #600-01 Examination Fees 10/17/2018 
Policy #600-02 Examination Site Conduct 12/1/2019 
Policy #600-03 Restricted Participation in Examination Development & Review 6/3/2014 
Policy #700-03 Accounts Receivable and Debt Collection 7/1/2018 
Policy #700-04 Revenue Refunds 7/1/2018 
BOARD: Fair Housing Board
6045 Reasonable Accommodation Requests for Assistance Animals * 3/1/2017 
6978 Housing Discrimination on the Basis of Source of Funds 4/16/2021 
Policy #100-14 Public Service Hours 9/24/2009 
Policy #300-02 Application & Application Fee Expiration 7/1/2018 
Policy #500-02 Contract and Purchase Order Modifications 7/1/2018 
Policy #600-01 Examination Fees 10/17/2018 
Policy #600-02 Examination Site Conduct 12/1/2019 
Policy #600-03 Restricted Participation in Examination Development & Review 6/3/2014 
Policy #700-03 Accounts Receivable and Debt Collection 7/1/2018 
Policy #700-04 Revenue Refunds 7/1/2018 
BOARD: Real Estate Appraiser Board
2022 Real Estate Appraisers Experience Hours 11/18/2003 
2920 Signing Any Appraisal Report 2/21/2006 
3931 Real Estate Appraiser - Submitting Assignments Electronically 3/5/2009 
5968 Customary & Reasonable Compensation for Fee Appraisers 2/23/2016 
6670 Real Estate Appraiser Board Proposed Guidance Document regarding Hybrid Appraisals 6/27/2019 
7122 Real Estate Appraiser Board Application Review Matrix * 2/12/2026 
Policy #100-14 Public Service Hours 9/24/2009 
Policy #300-02 Application & Application Fee Expiration 7/1/2018 
Policy #500-02 Contract and Purchase Order Modifications 7/1/2018 
Policy #600-01 Examination Fees 10/17/2018 
Policy #600-02 Examination Site Conduct 12/1/2019 
Policy #600-03 Restricted Participation in Examination Development & Review 6/3/2014 
Policy #700-03 Accounts Receivable and Debt Collection 7/1/2018 
Policy #700-04 Revenue Refunds 7/1/2018 
BOARD: Real Estate Board
4058 Broker Price Opinion Guidance Document 12/4/2009 
6045 Reasonable Accommodation Requests for Assistance Animals * 3/1/2017 
6978 Housing Discrimination on the Basis of Source of Funds 4/16/2021 
7123 Real Estate Board Application Review Matrix * 2/12/2026 
Policy #100-14 Public Service Hours 9/24/2009 
Policy #300-02 Application & Application Fee Expiration 7/1/2018 
Policy #500-02 Contract and Purchase Order Modifications 7/1/2018 
Policy #600-01 Examination Fees 10/17/2018 
Policy #600-02 Examination Site Conduct 12/1/2019 
Policy #600-03 Restricted Participation in Examination Development & Review 6/3/2014 
Policy #700-03 Accounts Receivable and Debt Collection 7/1/2018 
Policy #700-04 Revenue Refunds 7/1/2018 
BOARD: Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
4498 Asbestos Regulation Interpretation - Aug 23, 2011 * 8/23/2011 
4499 Lead Regulation Interpretation - Aug 23, 2011 * 8/23/2011 
5499 Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations Interpretations and Policies * 2/6/2014 
5707 Identity Requirements for Asbestos and Lead Licensing and Home Inspector Certification * 2/5/2015 
5834 Lead Inspector Training Variance * 2/6/2014 
5969 Employee Definition Clarification * 2/11/2016 
6630 Requirement to Take the Virginia Lead Law Examination * 4/4/2019 
7090 Inspections without a Written Evaluation (Report) Conducted by a Home Inspector * 10/28/2021 
7949 Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors Application Review Matrix Criminal History 1/1/2026 
Policy #100-14 Public Service Hours 9/24/2009 
Policy #300-02 Application & Application Fee Expiration 7/1/2018 
Policy #500-02 Contract and Purchase Order Modifications 7/1/2018 
Policy #600-01 Examination Fees 10/17/2018 
Policy #600-02 Examination Site Conduct * 12/1/2019 
Policy #600-03 Restricted Participation in Examination Development & Review 6/3/2014 
Policy #700-03 Accounts Receivable and Debt Collection 7/1/2018 
Policy #700-04 Revenue Refunds 7/1/2018 
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* Document applies to one or more specific chapters and not to the board as a whole