Section 150. Conferences on denial, suspension, or revocation of a retailer's license

The conduct of license appeal conferences will conform to the provisions of Article 3 (§ 2.2-4018 et seq.) of Chapter 40 of Title 2.2 of the Code of Virginia relating to case decisions.

1. An initial conference consisting of an informal fact finding process will be conducted by the conference officer to attempt to resolve the issue to the satisfaction of the parties involved.

2. If an appeal is not resolved through the informal fact finding process, at the request of the appellant, a formal hearing will be conducted by the board in public. Following the close of the evidence, the board may consider its decision in closed session. The board will then issue its decision on the case.

3. Upon receipt of the board's decision on the case, the appellant may elect to pursue court action in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Process Act relating to court review.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR447-01-2 § 3.4, eff. December 1, 1988; amended, Volume 06, Issue 06, eff. January 17, 1990; Volume 07, Issue 13, eff. April 24, 1991; Volume 08, Issue 24, eff. September 24, 1992; Volume 10, Issue 11, eff. March 23, 1994; Volume 13, Issue 03, eff. November 28, 1996; Volume 19, Issue 15, eff. May 7, 2003; Volume 28, Issue 26, eff. September 26, 2012.

Statutory Authority

§ 58.1-4007 of the Code of Virginia.