Virginia § 6.2-2107 - Prohibited practices

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 6.2-2107 — Prohibited practices, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 6.2-2107. Prohibited practices

No person required to be registered under this chapter shall:

1. Engage in the business of making loans of credit, goods, or things; or discounting notes, bills of exchange, items, or other evidences of debt; or accepting deposits or bailments of money or items without meeting the requirements of the laws of the Commonwealth;

2. Cash post-dated items, other than government or payroll checks;

3. Use, or cause to be published or disseminated, any advertisement or communication that (i) contains any false, misleading, or deceptive statement or representation or (ii) identifies the person by any name other than the name or trade name set forth on the registration;

4. Engage in unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practices; or

5. Make loans unless such person is licensed under, and the loans are made in accordance with, Chapter 18 (§ 6.2-1800 et seq.).

1995, c. 221, § 6.1-439; 2002, c. 897; 2010, c. 794.

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 6.2-2107

What does Code of Virginia § 6.2-2107 cover?

Section 6.2-2107 ("Prohibited practices") 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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