Virginia statute

Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-232 — Same; punishment for violation of §§ 18.2-226 through 18.2-231

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 8: Misrepresentations and Other Offenses Connected with Sales, Code of Virginia.

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Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-232

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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-232Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

Any person, firm, association or corporation or any officer, agent or employee thereof who shall violate any provision of §§ 18.2-226 through 18.2-231 , shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor; and a second or any subsequent offense shall be punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor.

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Is same a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?

It depends on the circumstances: same ranges from a class 3 misdemeanor to a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-232.

First offense violation: class 3 misdemeanor (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-232) · Second or subsequent offense: class 1 misdemeanor (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-232)

Which Virginia statute covers same?

Same is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-232 (Same; punishment for violation of §§ 18.2-226 through 18.2-231).

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