CODE OF ETHICS
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
CODE OF ETHICS
As employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, we will:
As employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, we will:
Go to the Regulant Population List for the most recent number of regulated individuals/businesses by license type.
The Virginia Real Estate Transaction Recovery Act provides relief to eligible consumers who have incurred losses through the improper or dishonest conduct of a licensed real estate salesperson, broker, or firm. The Recovery Fund is supported entirely by assessments paid by licensees, not by any tax revenues.
Filing a claim does not guarantee payment.
The Contractor and Real Estate Transaction Recovery Acts provide relief to eligible consumers who have incurred losses through the improper and dishonest conduct of a licensed contractor or real estate professional.
Both Recovery Funds are supported entirely by assessments paid by licensees, not by any tax revenues.
Filing a claim does not guarantee payment.
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
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Nearly 160 million Americans of all ages wear eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct their vision. Before you buy your next pair of glasses or contact lenses, keep this information in mind as you visit your local optician.
More than 22 million Americans of all ages experience hearing impairments. If you are considering buying a hearing aid, it is important to know what to look for when purchasing one.
In times of loss and grief, consumers can be more vulnerable to fraud. DPOR provides the following guidelines about cemeteries it regulates, so you will be better prepared and informed when faced with difficult decisions surrounding the loss of loved ones.