Virginia § 63.2-1713 - Misleading advertising prohibited
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 63.2-1713 — Misleading advertising prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63.2-1713. Misleading advertising prohibited
No assisted living facility, adult day center, or child welfare agency shall make, publish, disseminate, circulate, or place before the public or cause, directly or indirectly, to be made, published, disseminated, circulated, or placed before the public in the Commonwealth, in a newspaper or other publication; in the form of a book, notice, handbill, poster, blueprint, map, bill, tag, label, circular, pamphlet, or letter; or via electronic mail, website, automatic mailing list services (listservs), newsgroups, facsimile, chat rooms; or in any other way an advertisement of any sort regarding services or anything so offered to the public, which advertisement contains any promise, assertion, representation, or statement of fact that is untrue, deceptive, or misleading.
1993, cc. 730, 742, § 63.1-201.1; 2002, c. 747; 2024, cc. 37, 150.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 63.2-1713
What does Code of Virginia § 63.2-1713 cover?
Section 63.2-1713 ("Misleading advertising prohibited") 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 § 63.2-1713?
A common citation format is "Code of Virginia § 63.2-1713" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Virginia official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Virginia attorney.
How does Virginia § 63.2-1713 apply to my situation?
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