Virginia § 6.2-426 - When request, consent, or use not condition precedent to liability

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 6.2-426 — When request, consent, or use not condition precedent to liability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 6.2-426. When request, consent, or use not condition precedent to liability

The request, consent, or use required in § 6.2-425 as a condition precedent to liability shall not be necessary in any instance:

1. Of a credit card that is a renewal of a credit card previously held and used by the cardholder or his authorized agent within 12 months of the renewal date; or

2. Where the card is issued to a customer who has previously established credit with the issuer and has used such credit within 12 months prior to the issuance of the card.

1970, c. 324, § 11-32; 2010, c. 794.

Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Code of Virginia § 6.2-426 cover?

Section 6.2-426 ("When request, consent, or use not condition precedent to liability") 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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