Virginia § 38.2-318 - Validity of noncomplying forms
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 38.2-318 — Validity of noncomplying forms, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.2-318. Validity of noncomplying forms
A. Any insurance policy or form containing any condition or provision that is not in compliance with this title shall be valid, but shall be construed and applied in accordance with the conditions and provisions required by this title.
B. As used in this section, "form" means any contract, rider, endorsement, amendment, certificate, or application or other instrument providing, modifying, or eliminating insurance coverage.
1952, c. 317, § 38.1-343; 1986, c. 562.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 38.2-318 ("Validity of noncomplying forms") 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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