Virginia legal term
Acquirer in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Acquirer” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Acquirer” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Acquirer" means a business organization, financial institution or an agent of a business organization or financial institution that authorizes a merchant to accept payment by credit card or credit card number for money, goods, services, or anything else of value. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-191)
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