Virginia § 2.2-4372 - Kickbacks
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 2.2-4372 — Kickbacks, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2.2-4372. Kickbacks
A. No contractor or subcontractor shall demand or receive from any of his suppliers or his subcontractors, as an inducement for the award of a subcontract or order, any payment, loan, subscription, advance, deposit of money, services or anything, present or promised, unless consideration of substantially equal or greater value is exchanged.
B. No subcontractor or supplier shall make, or offer to make, kickbacks as described in this section.
C. No person shall demand or receive any payment, loan, subscription, advance, deposit of money, services or anything of value in return for an agreement not to compete on a public contract.
D. If a subcontractor or supplier makes a kickback or other prohibited payment as described in this section, the amount thereof shall be conclusively presumed to have been included in the price of the subcontract or order and ultimately borne by the public body and shall be recoverable from both the maker and recipient. Recovery from one offending party shall not preclude recovery from other offending parties.
1982, c. 647, § 11-78; 2001, c. 844.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 2.2-4372
What does Code of Virginia § 2.2-4372 cover?
Section 2.2-4372 ("Kickbacks") 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 § 2.2-4372?
A common citation format is "Code of Virginia § 2.2-4372" (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 § 2.2-4372 apply to my situation?
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