Section 170. Extension of time for filing  


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  • An extension of the 30-day period for filing a Request for Appeal may be granted for good cause shown. Examples of good cause include, but are not limited to, the following situations:

    1. Appellant was seriously ill and was prevented from contacting the division;

    2. Appellant did not receive notice of the agency's decision;

    3. Appellant sent the Request for Appeal to another government agency in good faith within the time limit;

    4. Unusual or unavoidable circumstances prevented a timely filing.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR460-04-8.7 § 2.5, eff. October 1, 1993.

Statutory Authority

§ 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia.