Virginia § 58.1-3.2 - Attorney General's and Tax Commissioner's authority to request and share information

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 58.1-3.2 — Attorney General's and Tax Commissioner's authority to request and share information, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 58.1-3.2. Attorney General's and Tax Commissioner's authority to request and share information

Notwithstanding the provisions of § 58.1-3, the Attorney General and the Tax Commissioner are authorized to disclose any information collected by him, or reported or provided to him, on (i) the sales or purchases of cigarettes or other tobacco products, (ii) tax information relating to such sales or purchases, and (iii) tax information relating to sellers and purchasers of cigarettes or other tobacco products, to any federal, state, or local agency, including any agency of another state or local agency thereof, or any national or regional association of federal, state, or local agencies. Such tax information shall include any information acquired by him in the performance of his duties with respect to the transactions, property, including personal property, income, business or tax returns of any person, firm, or corporation.

Further, the Attorney General and the Tax Commissioner are authorized to disclose information collected by him, or reported or provided to him, on the sales or purchases of cigarettes or other tobacco products to any tobacco product manufacturer required to establish a qualified escrow fund under § 3.2-4201. Such information provided to any tobacco product manufacturer shall be limited to brands or products of that manufacturer only.

2002, cc. 683, 722; 2012, c. 395; 2015, c. 247.

Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 58.1-3.2

What does Code of Virginia § 58.1-3.2 cover?

Section 58.1-3.2 ("Attorney General's and Tax Commissioner's authority to request and share information") 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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