Virginia § 59.1-443 - Exceptions
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 59.1-443 — Exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59.1-443. Exceptions
Section 59.1-442 shall not apply to: (i) information gathered for purposes of extending credit or the recording and sale, rental, exchange or disclosure to others of information obtained from any public body as defined in the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.); (ii) the sale of information concerning a check or credit card transaction when it is incidental to the sale or other disposition of accounts receivable; (iii) the furnishing by a merchant of information on check writing activity of its customers in conjunction with check validation transactions; or (iv) information sold in connection with any sale by a business of the business's retail operations at one or more locations, provided that the information is sold only to the purchasers thereof.
1992, c. 807; 1993, c. 453; 2004, c. 241.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 59.1-443
What does Code of Virginia § 59.1-443 cover?
Section 59.1-443 ("Exceptions") 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 § 59.1-443?
A common citation format is "Code of Virginia § 59.1-443" (Virginia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 59.1-443 apply to my situation?
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