Section 10. Definitions  


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  • Part I. Definitions

    A. Section 54.1-2355 of the Code of Virginia provides definitions of other terms and phrases as used in this chapter.

    B. The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

    "Address of record" means the mailing address designated by the certificate holder to receive notices and correspondence from the board or the board's agent.

    "Advisory board" or "board" means the Natural Gas Automobile Mechanics and Technicians Advisory Board.

    "Applicant" means an individual seeking certification who has submitted a fully executed application.

    "Application" means a board prescribed form submitted with the appropriate fee and other required documentation, including, but not limited to, verification of formal vocational training, verification of experience, and documentation of other certifications and examinations.

    "Department" means the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.

    "Director" means the Director of the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.

    "Formal vocational training" means courses in the trade administered at an accredited educational facility or formal training, approved by the director or his designee, conducted by trade associations, businesses, the military, correspondence schools, or other similar training organizations.

    "Reciprocity" means a mutual agreement between the director and any other regulating body that accepts one or more of the eligibility criteria from that regulating body as having met the requirements of this chapter.

    "Regulant" means a licensee, certificate holder, or registrant of any other regulatory programs in the Commonwealth of Virginia or any other jurisdiction.

    "Reinstatement" means the process and requirements through which an expired certificate can be restored to effectiveness after the expiration date has passed.

    "Renewal" means the process and requirement for periodically approving a certification for another period of time.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 32, Issue 17, eff. July 1, 2016.

Statutory Authority

§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-2356 of the Code of Virginia.