2010 Code of Virginia
Title 46.2 - MOTOR VEHICLES.
Chapter 28 - Board of Towing and Recovery Operators (46.2-2800 thru 46.2-2828)
46.2-2825.1 - Suspension, revocation, and refusal to renew licenses or driver authorization documents; notice and hearing.

§ 46.2-2825.1. Suspension, revocation, and refusal to renew licenses or driver authorization documents; notice and hearing.

No license or driver authorization document issued under this chapter shall be suspended or revoked, or renewal thereof refused, until a written copy of the complaint made has been furnished to the licensee or driver authorization document holder against whom the complaint is directed and a public hearing thereon has been held before a hearing officer designated by the Board. At least 10 days' written notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given to the licensee or driver authorization document holder by registered mail addressed to his last known post office address or as shown on his license or driver authorization document or other record of information in possession of the Board. At the hearing, the licensee or driver authorization document holder shall have the right to be heard personally or by counsel. The hearing officer shall provide recommendations to the Board within 90 days of the conclusion of the hearing. After receiving the recommendations from the hearing officer, the Board may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the license or document in question. A Board member shall disqualify himself and withdraw from any case in which he cannot accord fair and impartial consideration. Any party may request the disqualification of any Board member by stating with particularity the grounds upon which it is claimed that fair and impartial consideration cannot be accorded. The remaining members of the Board shall determine whether the individual should be disqualified. Immediate notice of any suspension, revocation, or refusal shall be given to the licensee or driver authorization document holder by registered mail addressed to his last known post office address or as shown on his license or driver authorization document or other record of information in possession of the Board.

(2009, c. 806.)