Virginia § 59.1-396 - Fraudulent use of credential
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 59.1-396 — Fraudulent use of credential, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59.1-396. Fraudulent use of credential
Any person other than the lawful holder thereof who has in his possession any credential, license or permit issued by the Commission, or a forged or simulated credential, license or permit of the Commission, and who uses such credential, license or permit for the purpose of misrepresentation, fraud or touting is guilty of a Class 4 felony.
Any credential, license or permit issued by the Commission, if used by the holder thereof for a purpose other than identification and in the performance of legitimate duties on a racetrack or within a satellite facility, shall be automatically revoked whether so used on or off a racetrack or satellite facility.
1988, c. 855; 1992, c. 820.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 59.1-396 ("Fraudulent use of credential") 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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