Government officials in Amherst County, Virginia can now require employers to fire any ex-con

From Amherst County (Virginia) ordinance No. 2015-0004 (enacted May 19, 2015): The County issues business licenses for the privilege of doing business or exercising a trade, profession, occupation, vocation, calling, or activity in the County. The [Amherst County Commissioner of Revenue] may withdraw the privilege of doing business or exercising a trade, profession, occupation, vocation, […]