Virginia § 2.2-433 - Prohibited acts; violation a misdemeanor
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 2.2-433 — Prohibited acts; violation a misdemeanor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2.2-433. Prohibited acts; violation a misdemeanor
A. No lobbyist shall:
1. Lobby in violation of the provisions of this article;
2. Make any expenditure, or obligate himself to do so, in connection with lobbying, unless he fully discloses the expenditure as required in this article; or
3. Misrepresent in any material respect or omit any information required to be reported pursuant to this article.
B. No lobbyist's principal shall:
1. Fail to file any statement required to be filed by the provisions of this article;
2. Misrepresent in any material respect or omit any information required to be reported pursuant to this article; or
3. Violate any of the provisions of this article.
C. Except as provided in subsection D of § 2.2-426, any lobbyist or lobbyist's principal violating any provision of this article shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. However, a lobbyist who receives no compensation or anything of value for lobbying shall not be subject to the criminal penalties prescribed by this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 2.2-433
What does Code of Virginia § 2.2-433 cover?
Section 2.2-433 ("Prohibited acts; violation a misdemeanor") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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