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2016 SESSION


CHAPTER 293
An Act to amend and reenact § 2.2-3012 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Fraud and Abuse Whistle Blower Protection Act.
[H 778]
Approved March 7, 2016

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 2.2-3012 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 2.2-3012. Application of state grievance procedure; other remedies.

A. Any whistle blower covered by the state grievance procedure (§ 2.2-3000 et seq.) may initiate a grievance alleging retaliation and requesting relief through that procedure.

B. Any whistle blower disclosing information of wrongdoing or abuse under this chapter where the disclosure results in a savings recovery of at least $10,000 $5,000 may file a claim for reward under the Fraud and Abuse Whistle Blower Reward Fund established in § 2.2-3014.

C. Except for the provisions of subsection F of § 2.2-3011, nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the remedies provided by the Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act (§ 8.01-216.1 et seq.).