79243459.1-200Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016Trade And CommerceVirginia Consumer Protection ActProhibited practices1977, c. 635; 1979, c. 304; 1981, c. 205; 1983, c. 173; 1986, c. 432; 1987, cc. 462 to 464; 1988, cc. 24, 534; 1989, cc. 689, 703; 1990, c. 584; 1991, cc. 300, 605, 608, 630, 654; 1992, cc. 278, 545, 768; 1993, cc. 455, 760; 1994, cc. 261, 400, 655; 1995, c. 10; 1998, c. 848; 2000, cc. 880, 901; 2002, cc. 217, 897; 2003, cc. 800, 1003; 2004, cc. 784, 790, 798, 817; 2005, cc. 269, 303, 640, 861; 2006, c. 399; 2008, cc. 294, 791, 842; 2009, cc. 321, 359, 376, 699, 700; 2010, cc. 477, 713; 2011, c. 615; 2014, cc. 396, 459; 2016, c. 591. . . . Edith Gill, Individually and as Committee of Joseph E. Gill . . . 84-1679773 F.2d 5921986-04-30https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/458697/edith-gill-individually-and-as-committee-of-joseph-e-gill-and-united/ . . . Protection Act, Va.Code Sec. 59.1-200(E), (H), (N) reads as follows: . . . Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitValley Acceptance Corp. v. GlasbyRecord Nos. 821880, 821881337 S.E.2d 2911985-11-27https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1256442/valley-acceptance-corp-v-glasby/ . . . under Code § 59.1-204,[4] for violation of Code §§ 59.1-200(F) and (N). Valley says the Virginia . . . <abbr title="Supreme Court of Virginia">SCV</abbr>Paramount Builders Inc. v. Commonwealth9916962000-06-09https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1059588/paramount-builders-inc-v-commonwealth/ . . . is . . . <abbr title="Supreme Court of Virginia">SCV</abbr> . . . Edith Gill, Individually and as Committee of Joseph E. Gill . . . 82-1251722 F.2d 551983-11-28https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/427642/edith-gill-individually-and-as-committee-of-joseph-e-gill-united-services/ . . . Virginia Consumer Protection Act, VA.CODE ANN. Sec. 59.1-200(M), and instructed the jury that it was . . . Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitNigh v. Koons Buick Pontiac GMC, Inc.CIV. A. 00-1634-A143 F. Supp. 2d 5352001-05-02https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/2428747/nigh-v-koons-buick-pontiac-gmc-inc/ . . . required to sign RISCs 2 and 3. See VA. CODE §§ 59.1-200(5), (7), (14). Nigh further alleges that . . . District Court, E.D. VirginiaRachel Alston v. Crown Auto, Incorporated99-1944224 F.3d 3322000-07-21https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/770130/rachel-alston-v-crown-auto-incorporated/ . . . . . . . Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitLambert v. Downtown Garage, Inc.003012553 S.E.2d 7142001-11-02https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1059411/lambert-v-downtown-garage-inc/ . . . misrepresentation of the type *717 contemplated in Code § 59.1-200. Lambert further contends that . . . <abbr title="Supreme Court of Virginia">SCV</abbr>Abi-Najm v. Concord Condominium, LLC091546699 S.E.2d 4832010-09-16https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1058165/abi-najm-v-concord-condominium-llc/ . . . public." Code § 59.1-197. Pursuant to Code § 59.1-200(A)(6), the VCPA makes it unlawful for "a … . . . <abbr title="Supreme Court of Virginia">SCV</abbr>Lee Polk v. Crown Auto, Incorporated99-2204228 F.3d 5412000-07-21https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/770635/lee-polk-v-crown-auto-incorporated/ . . . . Polk claims that Crown Auto violated section 59.1-200(13) of the VCPA when it charged him an . . . Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitMayberry v. Ememessay, Inc.6:01 CV 0054201 F. Supp. 2d 6872002-05-02https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/2481744/mayberry-v-ememessay-inc/ . . . claims under § 59.1-200(5), (6), and (7) are dismissed. . . . District Court, W.D. Virginia . . . Edith Gill, Individually and as Committee of Joseph E. Gill . . . 84-1679773 F.2d 5921986-04-30https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/458697/edith-gill-individually-and-as-committee-of-joseph-e-gill-and-united/ . . . Protection Act, Va.Code Sec. 59.1-200(E), (H), (N) reads as follows: . . . Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitValley Acceptance Corp. v. GlasbyRecord Nos. 821880, 821881337 S.E.2d 2911985-11-27https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1256442/valley-acceptance-corp-v-glasby/ . . . under Code § 59.1-204,[4] for violation of Code §§ 59.1-200(F) and (N). Valley says the Virginia . . . <abbr title="Supreme Court of Virginia">SCV</abbr>Paramount Builders Inc. v. Commonwealth9916962000-06-09https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1059588/paramount-builders-inc-v-commonwealth/ . . . is . . . <abbr title="Supreme Court of Virginia">SCV</abbr> . . . Edith Gill, Individually and as Committee of Joseph E. Gill . . . 82-1251722 F.2d 551983-11-28https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/427642/edith-gill-individually-and-as-committee-of-joseph-e-gill-united-services/ . . . Virginia Consumer Protection Act, VA.CODE ANN. Sec. 59.1-200(M), and instructed the jury that it was . . . Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitNigh v. Koons Buick Pontiac GMC, Inc.CIV. A. 00-1634-A143 F. Supp. 2d 5352001-05-02https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/2428747/nigh-v-koons-buick-pontiac-gmc-inc/ . . . required to sign RISCs 2 and 3. See VA. CODE §§ 59.1-200(5), (7), (14). Nigh further alleges that . . . District Court, E.D. VirginiaRachel Alston v. Crown Auto, Incorporated99-1944224 F.3d 3322000-07-21https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/770130/rachel-alston-v-crown-auto-incorporated/ . . . . . . . Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitLambert v. Downtown Garage, Inc.003012553 S.E.2d 7142001-11-02https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1059411/lambert-v-downtown-garage-inc/ . . . misrepresentation of the type *717 contemplated in Code § 59.1-200. Lambert further contends that . . . <abbr title="Supreme Court of Virginia">SCV</abbr>Abi-Najm v. Concord Condominium, LLC091546699 S.E.2d 4832010-09-16https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1058165/abi-najm-v-concord-condominium-llc/ . . . public." Code § 59.1-197. Pursuant to Code § 59.1-200(A)(6), the VCPA makes it unlawful for "a … . . . <abbr title="Supreme Court of Virginia">SCV</abbr>Lee Polk v. Crown Auto, Incorporated99-2204228 F.3d 5412000-07-21https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/770635/lee-polk-v-crown-auto-incorporated/ . . . . Polk claims that Crown Auto violated section 59.1-200(13) of the VCPA when it charged him an . . . Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitMayberry v. Ememessay, Inc.6:01 CV 0054201 F. Supp. 2d 6872002-05-02https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/2481744/mayberry-v-ememessay-inc/ . . . claims under § 59.1-200(5), (6), and (7) are dismissed. . . . District Court, W.D. Virginiahttp://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/59.1-200//59.1-200/59.1/17/59.1-20018.2-23932.1-22646.2-154254.1-111554.1-401458.1-103659.1-200.159.1-20159.1-20359.1-20559.1-20659.1-20759.1-207.2759.1-207.3359.1-207.3859.1-207.4459.1-207.659.1-21.7:159.1-30959.1-33559.1-335.1259.1-42259.1-42759.1-43459.1-44159.1-441.659.1-45459.1-518.459.1-52959.1-53259.1-5376.2-18296.2-20256.2-22276.2-2505The following fraudulent acts or practices committed by a supplier in connection with a consumer transaction are hereby declared unlawful:sectionAA1 Misrepresenting goods or services as those of another;sectionA1A12 Misrepresenting the source, sponsorship, approval, or certification of goods or services;sectionA2A22 Misrepresenting the affiliation, connection, or association of the supplier, or of the goods or services, with another;sectionA3A32 Misrepresenting geographic origin in connection with goods or services;sectionA4A42 Misrepresenting that goods or services have certain quantities, characteristics, ingredients, uses, or benefits;sectionA5A52 Misrepresenting that goods or services are of a particular standard, quality, grade, style, or model;sectionA6A62 Advertising goods or services with intent not to sell them as advertised, or with intent not to sell at the price or upon the terms advertised.In any action brought under this subdivision, the refusal by any person, or any employee, agent, or servant thereof, to sell any goods or services advertised or offered for sale at the price or upon the terms advertised or offered, shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this subdivision. This paragraph shall not apply when it is clearly and conspicuously stated in the advertisement or offer by which such goods or services are advertised or offered for sale, that the supplier or offeror has a limited quantity or amount of such goods or services for sale, and the supplier or offeror at the time of such advertisement or offer did in fact have or reasonably expected to have at least such quantity or amount for sale;sectionA8A82 Making false or misleading statements of fact concerning the reasons for, existence of, or amounts of price reductions;sectionA9A92 Misrepresenting that repairs, alterations, modifications, or services have been performed or parts installed;sectionA10A102 Misrepresenting by the use of any written or documentary material that appears to be an invoice or bill for merchandise or services previously ordered;sectionA11A112 Using in any contract or lease any liquidated damage clause, penalty clause, or waiver of defense, or attempting to collect any liquidated damages or penalties under any clause, waiver, damages, or penalties that are void or unenforceable under any otherwise applicable laws of the Commonwealth, or under federal statutes or regulations;sectionA13A132 Failing to provide to a consumer, or failing to use or include in any written document or material provided to or executed by a consumer, in connection with a consumer transaction any statement, disclosure, notice, or other information however characterized when the supplier is required by 16 C.F.R. Part 433 to so provide, use, or include the statement, disclosure, notice, or other information in connection with the consumer transaction;sectionA13aA13a2 Using any other deception, fraud, false pretense, false promise, or misrepresentation in connection with a consumer transaction;sectionA14A142 Violating any provision of § 3.2-6512, 3.2-6513, or 3.2-6516, relating to the sale of certain animals by pet dealers which is described in such sections, is a violation of this chapter;sectionA15A152 Failing to disclose all conditions, charges, or fees relating to:
sectionA16A162 A layaway agreement. Such disclosure shall be furnished to the consumer (i) in writing at the time of the layaway agreement, or (ii) by means of a sign placed in a conspicuous public area of the premises of the supplier, so as to be readily noticeable and readable by the consumer, or (iii) on the bill of sale. Disclosure shall include the conditions, charges, or fees in the event that a consumer breaches the agreement;sectionA16bA16b3 If a supplier enters into a written agreement with a consumer to resolve a dispute that arises in connection with a consumer transaction, failing to adhere to the terms and conditions of such an agreement;sectionA17A172 Violating any provision of the Virginia Health Club Act, Chapter 24 (§ 59.1-294 et seq.) of this title;sectionA18A182 Violating any provision of the Virginia Home Solicitation Sales Act, Chapter 2.1 (§ 59.1-21.1 et seq.) of this title;sectionA19A192 Violating any provision of the Automobile Repair Facilities Act, Chapter 17.1 (§ 59.1-207.1 et seq.) of this title;sectionA20A202 Violating any provision of the Virginia Lease-Purchase Agreement Act, Chapter 17.4 (§ 59.1-207.17 et seq.) of this title;sectionA21A212 Violating any provision of the Prizes and Gifts Act, Chapter 31 (§ 59.1-415 et seq.) of this title;sectionA22A222 Violating any provision of the Virginia Public Telephone Information Act, Chapter 32 (§ 59.1-424 et seq.) of this title;sectionA23A232 Violating any provision of § 54.1-1505;sectionA24A242 Violating any provision of § 3.2-5627, relating to the pricing of merchandise;sectionA26A262 Violating any provision of the Pay-Per-Call Services Act, Chapter 33 (§ 59.1-429 et seq.) of this title;sectionA27A272 Violating any provision of the Extended Service Contract Act, Chapter 34 (§ 59.1-435 et seq.) of this title;sectionA28A282 Violating any provision of the Virginia Membership Camping Act, Chapter 25 (§ 59.1-311 et seq.) of this title;sectionA29A292 Violating any provision of the Comparison Price Advertising Act, Chapter 17.7 (§ 59.1-207.40 et seq.) of this title;sectionA30A302 Violating any provision of the Virginia Travel Club Act, Chapter 36 (§ 59.1-445 et seq.) of this title;sectionA31A312 Violating any provision of §§ 46.2-1231 and 46.2-1233.1;sectionA32A322 Violating any provision of Chapter 40 (§ 54.1-4000 et seq.) of Title 54.1;sectionA33A332 Violating any provision of Chapter 10.1 (§ 58.1-1031 et seq.) of Title 58.1;sectionA34A342 Violating any provision of Chapter 18 (§ 6.2-1800 et seq.) of Title 6.2;sectionA36A362 Violating any provision of § 8.01-40.2;sectionA37A372 Violating any provision of Article 7 (§ 32.1-212 et seq.) of Chapter 6 of Title 32.1;sectionA38A382 Violating any provision of Chapter 34.1 (§ 59.1-441.1 et seq.) of this title;sectionA39A392 Violating any provision of Chapter 20 (§ 6.2-2000 et seq.) of Title 6.2;sectionA40A402 Violating any provision of the Virginia Post-Disaster Anti-Price Gouging Act, Chapter 46 (§ 59.1-525 et seq.) of this title;sectionA41A412 Violating any provision of Chapter 47 (§ 59.1-530 et seq.) of this title;sectionA42A422 Violating any provision of § 59.1-443.2;sectionA43A432 Violating any provision of Chapter 48 (§ 59.1-533 et seq.) of this title;sectionA44A442 Violating any provision of Chapter 25 (§ 6.2-2500 et seq.) of Title 6.2;sectionA45A452 Violating the provisions of clause (i) of subsection B of § 54.1-1115;sectionA46A462 Violating any provision of § 18.2-239;sectionA47A472 Violating any provision of Chapter 26 (§ 59.1-336 et seq.);sectionA48A482 Violating any provision of Chapter 44.1 (§ 59.1-518.1 et seq.) of this title;sectionA50A502 Violating any provision of Chapter 22 (§ 6.2-2200 et seq.) of Title 6.2;sectionA51A512 Violating any provision of § 8.2-317.1;sectionA52A522 Violating subsection A of § 9.1-149.1; andsectionA53A532 Selling, offering for sale, or using in the construction, remodeling, or repair of any residential dwelling in the Commonwealth, any drywall that the supplier knows or has reason to know is defective drywall. This subdivision shall not apply to the sale or offering for sale of any building or structure in which defective drywall has been permanently installed or affixed.sectionA54A542Nothing in this section shall be construed to invalidate or make unenforceable any contract or lease solely by reason of the failure of such contract or lease to comply with any other law of the Commonwealth or any federal statute or regulation, to the extent such other law, statute, or regulation provides that a violation of such law, statute, or regulation shall not invalidate or make unenforceable such contract or lease.sectionBB1