Virginia legal term
Authorized payment card user in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Authorized payment card user” 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 “Authorized payment card user” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Authorized payment card user" means any person with the authorization or permission to use any payment card to obtain, purchase, or receive goods, services, money, or anything else of value from a merchant. 2. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-196.1)
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