Virginia § 40.1-51.33 - Protection of trade secrets
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 40.1-51.33 — Protection of trade secrets, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40.1-51.33. Protection of trade secrets
Any information, except emissions data, reported to or otherwise obtained by the Commissioner which contains or might reveal a trade secret shall be confidential and shall be limited to those persons who need such information for purposes of enforcement of this chapter or the federal Clean Air Act or regulations and orders of the Commissioner. It shall be the duty of each owner to notify the Commissioner of the existence of trade secrets when he desires the protection provided herein.
1992, c. 541.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 40.1-51.33
What does Code of Virginia § 40.1-51.33 cover?
Section 40.1-51.33 ("Protection of trade secrets") 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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