# 11 Va. Admin. Code § 5-70-40: 11VAC5-70-40. Waiver of requirement

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## Section

- **Citation:** 11 Va. Admin. Code § 5-70-40
- **Heading:** 11VAC5-70-40. Waiver of requirement
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Administrative Code / Title 11 Gaming / Agency 5 Virginia Lottery Board / Chapter 70 / 11VAC5-70-40

## Text

A. A waiver of requirements in general.
1. The director may waive any of the grounds for denial or renewal of a permit, license, or registration.
2. The director may waive the grounds for denial under this section only after the director determines that denial would limit the number of applicants, permit holders, licensees, or registrants in a manner contrary to the best interests of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
B. Process for waiver of requirements.
1. A person requesting a waiver shall submit a written request in a format specified by the director.
2. A written request shall contain at least the following:
a. The standard for which the waiver is sought;
b. Detailed facts in support of the request;
c. An explanation of the unique circumstances justifying the request; and
d. Any other information requested by department staff or the director.
3. Upon receipt of a waiver request that fails to comply with subdivision 1 or 2 of this subsection, department staff shall notify the requestor:
a. Of any deficiency; and
b. That the request will not be presented to the director unless the identified deficiency is corrected.
C. Decision for waiver of requirements.
1. Upon receipt of a request that complies with subsections A and B of this section, department staff shall present the request to the director as soon as practicable.
2. At any time before or after a waiver has been granted, the director may:
a. Limit or place restrictions on the waiver as the director considers necessary in the best interest of the Commonwealth; and
b. Require the permit holder or licensee who is granted the waiver to cooperate with the director and to provide the director with any additional information required as a condition of the waiver.
3. After the director decides whether to grant or deny the request for a waiver, department staff shall notify the requestor of the decision.
4. The decision of the director on a request for a waiver is final and may not be appealed.

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