Virginia § 59.1-295 - Statement of purpose
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 59.1-295 — Statement of purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59.1-295. Statement of purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to safeguard the public interest against fraud, deceit, and financial hardship, and to foster and encourage competition, fair dealing and prosperity in the field of health club services by prohibiting false and misleading advertising, and dishonest, deceptive, and unscrupulous practices by which the public has been injured in connection with contracts for health club services.
1984, c. 738; 2014, c. 459.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Virginia § 59.1-295 cover?
Section 59.1-295 ("Statement of purpose") 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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