As used in this chapter: “Influenza vaccine” means a vaccine, intended to be administered by injection, that contains inactivated influenza viruses, that is prepared for the applicable influenza season. “Influenza vaccine shortage period” means the period of time during which a proclamation of the Governor provides that an influenza vaccine shortage exists. 2005, c. 861.
In the event of an existing or threatened influenza vaccine shortage due to an abnormal market disruption or other extraordinary adverse circumstance, the Governor may issue an executive order proclaiming that an influenza vaccine shortage exists. Prior to issuing such a proclamation, the Governor shall consult with the State Health Commissioner. An executive order proclaiming […]
During any influenza vaccine shortage period, it shall be unlawful for any person to sell or administer, or to offer to sell or administer, influenza vaccine at an unconscionable price within the Commonwealth. Actual sales at the increased price shall not be required for the increase to be considered unconscionable. In determining whether the price […]
In the event that the Attorney General, any attorney for the Commonwealth, or the attorney for any county, city, or town investigates a complaint for a violation of § 59.1-535 and determines that the person has not violated the section, and if the person requests, the Attorney General, any attorney for the Commonwealth, or the […]
Any violation of this chapter shall constitute a prohibited practice under the provisions of § 59.1-200 and shall be subject to any and all of the enforcement provisions of Chapter 17 (§ 59.1-196 et seq.) of this title except that, § 59.1-204 notwithstanding, nothing in this chapter shall create a private cause of action in […]
