Virginia § 2.2-418 - Statement of intent and purposes
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 2.2-418 — Statement of intent and purposes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2.2-418. Statement of intent and purposes
The General Assembly finds and declares the following:
1. The operation of open and responsible government requires the fullest opportunity to be afforded to the people to petition their government for the redress of grievances and to express freely their opinions on legislative and executive actions.
2. The identity and expenditures of certain persons who attempt to influence legislative and executive actions with respect to legislation and executive orders should be publicly identified to preserve and maintain the integrity of government.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 2.2-418 ("Statement of intent and purposes") 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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