# 22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-191-90: 22VAC40-191-90. Identifying who may apply for a waiver

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_191_90

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-191-90
- **Heading:** 22VAC40-191-90. Identifying who may apply for a waiver
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Administrative Code / Title 22 Social Services / Agency 40 Department of Social Services / Chapter 191 / 22VAC40-191-90

## Text

A. Any person who wants to operate or to volunteer or work at a facility covered by this regulation, but who is disqualified because of a criminal conviction pursuant to §§ 63.2-1720 and 63.2-1721 of the Code of Virginia may apply in writing to the commissioner of the department for a waiver.
B. The commissioner may grant a waiver if:
1. A nonbarrier crime felony conviction occurred less than five years previously;
2. The commissioner determines that the person is of good moral character and reputation; and
3. The waiver would not adversely affect the safety and well-being of the children in the person's care.

## Nearby sections

- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-191-10 22VAC40-191-10. Defining words and phrases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_191_10.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-191-20 22VAC40-191-20. Describing background checks](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_191_20.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-191-30 22VAC40-191-30. Identifying the facilities that are not covered by this regulation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_191_30.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-191-40 22VAC40-191-40. Identifying who is covered by this regulation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_191_40.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-191-50 22VAC40-191-50. Explaining requirements for satisfactory background checks](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_191_50.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-191-60 22VAC40-191-60. Explaining consequences of disqualifying background checks results](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_191_60.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-191-70 22VAC40-191-70. Keeping background check records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_191_70.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-191-80 22VAC40-191-80. Describing the waiver of criminal conviction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_191_80.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-191-90 22VAC40-191-90. Identifying who may apply for a waiver](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_191_90.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-191-100 22VAC40-191-100. Explaining waiver application requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_191_100.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-191-110 22VAC40-191-110. Describing the contents of a waiver application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_191_110.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-191-120 22VAC40-191-120. Describing the waiver evaluation criteria](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_191_120.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-191-130 22VAC40-191-130. Describing the waiver decision notification process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_191_130.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-191-140 22VAC40-191-140. Modifying, revoking, and terminating waivers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_191_140.md)

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