Virginia § 18.2-498.3 - Misrepresentations prohibited
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 18.2-498.3 — Misrepresentations prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.2-498.3. Misrepresentations prohibited
Any person, in any commercial dealing in any matter within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, or any local government within the Commonwealth or any department or agency thereof, who knowingly falsifies, conceals, misleads, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact, or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or representations, or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any false, fictitious or fraudulent statement or entry, shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony.
1980, c. 472.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 18.2-498.3
What does Code of Virginia § 18.2-498.3 cover?
Section 18.2-498.3 ("Misrepresentations prohibited") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 18.2-498.3?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 18.2-498.3 apply to my situation?
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