Acceptable identification for business licenses

Va. Code Ann. § 58.1-3703.2
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In no event shall a locality require an applicant for a license issued under this chapter to provide a social security number as part of his application if such applicant has been issued a federal employer identification number and provides that number to the locality instead. Additionally, if the applicant supplies a valid federal employer identification number, the locality shall not be required to determine the residency status of the applicant. 2020, c. 258 .
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