CODE OF VIRGINIA VENUE (§ 3.2-4735) Civil suits and criminal prosecutions arising by virtue of any provision of this article may be commenced and tried in: (i) the city or county where the products were received by the commission merchant; (ii) the city or county where the principal place of business of the commission merchant is located within the Commonwealth; or (iii) the city or county where the violation occurred. HISTORY: Code 1950, § 3-562; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-720; 2008, c. 860.