Virginia § 59.1-418 - Representation of being specially selected
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 59.1-418 — Representation of being specially selected, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59.1-418. Representation of being specially selected
A. No person shall represent that another person has been specially selected in connection with the sale or lease or solicitation for sale or lease of goods, property, or service, unless the selection process is designed to reach a particular type or types of persons.
B. The use of any language that may lead a reasonable person to believe he has been specially selected, including but not limited to "carefully selected," or "You have been selected to receive," or "You have been chosen," shall be considered a representation of the type governed by this section.
1989, c. 689.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 59.1-418 ("Representation of being specially selected") 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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