Virginia § 29.1-820 - Action upon applications; hearing upon denial; denial for failure to have established place of business

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 29.1-820 — Action upon applications; hearing upon denial; denial for failure to have established place of business, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 29.1-820. Action upon applications; hearing upon denial; denial for failure to have established place of business

A. The Director shall act upon all applications for a license within thirty days after receipt of all required applications, documents and fees by either granting or refusing the same. Any applicant denied a license shall, upon his written request filed within thirty days, be given a hearing at such time and place as determined by the Director or person designated by him. All such hearings shall be public and shall be held with reasonable promptness. The applicant may be represented by counsel.

B. Any applicant denied a license for failure to comply with the definition of an established place of business may not, nor shall anyone, apply for a license for such premises, for which a license was denied, until the expiration of sixty days from the date of the rejection of such application.

1988, c. 592.

Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 29.1-820

What does Code of Virginia § 29.1-820 cover?

Section 29.1-820 ("Action upon applications; hearing upon denial; denial for failure to have established place of business") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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