Virginia § 40.1-51.4:1 - Confidentiality of trade secrets
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 40.1-51.4:1 — Confidentiality of trade secrets, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40.1-51.4:1. Confidentiality of trade secrets
All information reported to or otherwise obtained by the Commissioner or his authorized representative in connection with any inspection or proceeding under this title which contains or which might reveal a trade secret referred to in § 1905 of Title 18 of the United States Code shall be considered confidential for the purpose of that section, except that such information may be disclosed to the Commissioner or his authorized representatives concerned with carrying out any provisions of this title or any proceeding under the aforementioned title. In any such proceeding, the court, the Safety and Health Codes Board or the Commissioner shall issue such orders as may be appropriate to protect the confidentiality of trade secrets.
1976, c. 607; 1994, c. 28.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 40.1-51.4:1
What does Code of Virginia § 40.1-51.4:1 cover?
Section 40.1-51.4:1 ("Confidentiality 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 40.1-51.4:1?
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