Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 19.2-388.1 as follows:

§19.2-388.1. Fingerprints submitted by Live Scan device.

The Department of State Police (the Department) shall accept requests for background checks through the use of a Live Scan device certified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation by any agency or organization that (i) is authorized to receive criminal history record information pursuant to § 19.2-389 and (ii) utilizes a fingerprint background check as a condition of licensure, certification, employment, or volunteer service. The Department may charge a reasonable fee not to exceed the actual cost of accepting such requests.