Virginia § 3.2-4319 - Certificate as evidence
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 3.2-4319 — Certificate as evidence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3.2-4319. Certificate as evidence
Every certificate relating to the analysis, grade, classification, quality, or condition of agricultural products, either raw or processed, that is issued: (i) under this article; (ii) in cooperation between federal and state authorities, agencies, or organizations pursuant to a federal statute and this article; (iii) under a similar act of the legislature of any other state, and every certified copy; and (iv) every certificate issued pursuant to a federal statute, and every certified copy, shall be received in any court of the Commonwealth as prima facie evidence of the truth of the statements contained in the certificate.
Code 1950, § 3-280.1; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-360; 2008, c. 860.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 3.2-4319
What does Code of Virginia § 3.2-4319 cover?
Section 3.2-4319 ("Certificate 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 § 3.2-4319?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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