Virginia § 2.2-421 - Reporting requirements for certain state agencies
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 2.2-421 — Reporting requirements for certain state agencies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2.2-421. Reporting requirements for certain state agencies
A. The chief administrative officer of each board, department, institution, or agency of the Commonwealth shall file a registration statement with the Secretary of the Commonwealth on behalf of the officers and employees who will be engaged in lobbying as defined in § 2.2-419 and shall comply with the provisions of this article that require lobbyists to register with the Secretary of the Commonwealth. No fee shall be collected for registrations required by this section.
B. Any state governmental body required to file a registration under this section shall comply with the provisions of this article relating to registration.
C. The registration requirements of this section shall not apply to:
1. The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General and their immediate staffs, or the Governor's Secretaries and their deputies and immediate staffs, acting in an official capacity;
2. Members of the General Assembly and other legislative officials and legislative employees acting in an official capacity;
3. The chief administrative officer of each department or division in the executive branch of state government;
4. The chief administrative officer of each division of the State Corporation Commission; or
5. Any state government employee acting in an official capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 2.2-421
What does Code of Virginia § 2.2-421 cover?
Section 2.2-421 ("Reporting requirements for certain state agencies") 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 § 2.2-421?
A common citation format is "Code of Virginia § 2.2-421" (Virginia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 2.2-421 apply to my situation?
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