Virginia § 3.2-3402 - Certificates as evidence
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 3.2-3402 — Certificates as evidence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3.2-3402. Certificates as evidence
Certificates of inspection and reinspection issued under this chapter by authorized agents of the Department and those relating to the grade, classification, quality, or condition of agricultural products issued under authority of the Congress of the United States shall be accepted in any court of the Commonwealth as prima facie evidence of the true grade, classification, condition, or quality of such agricultural product at the time of its inspection.
Code 1950, § 3-31; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-31; 2008, c. 860.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 3.2-3402
What does Code of Virginia § 3.2-3402 cover?
Section 3.2-3402 ("Certificates as evidence") 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 § 3.2-3402?
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