Virginia § 59.1-269 - Penalty; limitation
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 59.1-269 — Penalty; limitation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59.1-269. Penalty; limitation
A. Any person who shall knowingly and willfully make, or cause to be made, any false statement in any disclosure statement or contract subject to the provisions of this chapter, or who shall knowingly and willfully commit any act prohibited by § 59.1-266 with the intent to defraud or to deceive a purchaser as to any material fact shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony.
B. Any person who shall knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement in any disclosure statement or contract subject to the provisions of this chapter or who shall commit any act prohibited by § 59.1-266 shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
C. No prosecution under this section shall be begun more than three years from the date of the alleged offense.
1979, c. 523.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 59.1-269
What does Code of Virginia § 59.1-269 cover?
Section 59.1-269 ("Penalty; limitation") 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 § 59.1-269?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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