12VAC5-431 Sanitary Regulations for Hotels (VDH lodging permit for facilities renting more than two rooms) + Code of Va. 35.1-15.1 human-trafficking training (2022 c. 751). Enforced by Virginia Department of Health; local health departments issue lodging permits and inspect; DCJS provides the free course and approves alternatives. Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.
Rule 12VAC5-431-420 requires hotels to comply with the SFPC. Guest-facing, management and room-access staff need approved trafficking training within six months of hire, then every two years; VDH checks records at routine inspections since Jul 1, 2023.
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VDH stakeholder workgroup is drafting amendments to 12VAC5-431 (VDH page updated May 8, 2026); no proposed text or date
12VAC5-431 Sanitary Regulations for Hotels (VDH lodging permit for facilities renting more than two rooms) + Code of Va. 35.1-15.1 human-trafficking training (2022 c. 751). Rule 12VAC5-431-420 requires hotels to comply with the SFPC. Guest-facing, management and room-access staff need approved trafficking training within six months of hire, then every two years; VDH checks records at routine inspections since Jul 1, 2023.
Virginia Department of Health; local health departments issue lodging permits and inspect; DCJS provides the free course and approves alternatives.
Rule revision in drafting. VDH stakeholder workgroup is drafting amendments to 12VAC5-431 (VDH page updated May 8, 2026); no proposed text or date
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