§ 18.2-498.5. Actions on behalf of Commonwealth or localities
The Attorney General on behalf of the Commonwealth, or the attorney for the Commonwealth, on behalf of the county or city as the case may be may institute actions and proceedings for any and all violations occurring within their jurisdictions. 1980, c. 472.
§ 18.2-498.2. Definitions
When used in this article, the term: 1. “Person” includes any natural person, any trust or association of persons, formal or otherwise, or any corporation, partnership, company or other legal or commercial entity. 2. “Commercial dealing” shall mean any offer, acceptance, agreement, or solicitation to sell or offer to sell or distribute goods, services or […]
§ 18.2-498.3. Misrepresentations prohibited
Any person, in any commercial dealing in any matter within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, or any local government within the Commonwealth or any department or agency thereof, who knowingly falsifies, conceals, misleads, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact, or makes any […]
§ 18.2-498.4. Duty to provide certified statement
A. The Commonwealth, or any department or agency thereof, and any local government or any department or agency thereof, may require that any person seeking, offering or agreeing to transact business or commerce with it, or seeking, offering or agreeing to receive any portion of the public funds or moneys, submit a certification that the […]
§ 18.2-498.1. Short title
This article shall be known and cited as the Virginia Governmental Frauds Act. 1980, c. 472.