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Agency
Department of Criminal Justice Services
Board
Department of Criminal Justice Services
 
chapter
Regulations Relating to Private Security Services [6 VAC 20 ‑ 171]    (Repealed)
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Regulations promulgated to establish the training standards, application procedures and compliance requirements fo the private security services industry.
State Authority 9-182 , Code of Virginia
Federal Authority N/A
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation Legislative amendments requiring regulation changes notwithstanding, DCJS plans review of these regulations every 24 months to ensure that the program is being adminstered in the most efficient and least burdensome way possible while still protecting the safety of the citizens of Virginia.
Meetings See all meetings (10) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Shannon Dion  / Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs
Address: 1100 East Bank Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: shannon.dion@dcjs.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)225-4300    FAX: (804)786-6344    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Repeal Chapter 171 and Replace with Three Individual Chapters for Business, School, and Registration
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/09/2015.
Amend Regulation to Conform to Statutory Changes Regarding Training Exemptions
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/27/2014.
Comprehensive Review Private Security Services Regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2013.
CH 0171 Regulations Relating to Private Security Services - Locksmith Emergency Regulations Emergency Stage complete. Emergency regulation expired on 12/30/2009.
Comprehensive Revision Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/08/2003.
Promulgate Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/03/2000.
Regulations Relating to Private Security Services
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/10/2002.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Regulations Relating to Private Security Services (6VAC20-172) NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 07/11/2007 after the comment period had ended.