Virginia § 18.2-221 - Advertising new or used automobiles or trucks
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 18.2-221 — Advertising new or used automobiles or trucks, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.2-221. Advertising new or used automobiles or trucks
Any person, firm, corporation or association engaged in selling new or used automobiles or trucks to the public shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor unless, in any printed advertisement or printed offer in which a price is stated, the following is included: (a) the make, year, and model of such automobile or truck; (b) if reference is made to items of optional equipment which are not included in the advertised price, the additional cost of each such items of optional equipment; and (c) if the manufacturer's suggested retail price is stated, whether such price is an F.O.B. factory or delivered price.
Code 1950, § 59.1-49; 1968, c. 439; 1975, cc. 14, 15; 1985, c. 420.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 18.2-221
What does Code of Virginia § 18.2-221 cover?
Section 18.2-221 ("Advertising new or used automobiles or trucks") 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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