Virginia § 46.2-1537 - Prohibited solicitation and compensation
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-1537 — Prohibited solicitation and compensation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-1537. Prohibited solicitation and compensation
It shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle dealer or salesperson licensed under this chapter, directly or indirectly, to solicit the sale of a motor vehicle through a pecuniarily interested person, or to pay, or cause to be paid, any commission or compensation in any form whatsoever to any person in connection with the sale of a motor vehicle, unless the person is duly licensed as a salesperson employed by the dealer. It shall also be unlawful for any motor vehicle dealer to compensate, in any form whatsoever, any person acting in the capacity of a salesperson as defined in § 46.2-1500 unless that person is licensed as required by this chapter.
Code 1950, § 46-538; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-549; 1988, c. 865; 1989, c. 727; 2006, c. 441.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-1537
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-1537 cover?
Section 46.2-1537 ("Prohibited solicitation and compensation") 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 § 46.2-1537?
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