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HB 1422 Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices, etc.

Introduced by: R. Lee Ware | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Virginia Consumer Protection Act; storm-related repairs. Provides that it is a prohibited practice under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act for a supplier to engage in fraudulent or improper or dishonest conduct while engaged in a transaction that was initiated (i) during a declared state of emergency or (ii) to repair damage resulting from the event that prompted the declaration of a state of emergency, regardless of whether the supplier is a licensed contractor. This bill is identical to SB 839.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Virginia Consumer Protection Act; storm-related repairs. Provides that it is a prohibited practice under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act for a supplier to engage in fraudulent or improper or dishonest conduct while engaged in a transaction that was initiated (i) during a declared state of emergency or (ii) to repair damage resulting from the event that prompted the declaration of a state of emergency, regardless of whether the supplier is a licensed contractor. This bill is identical to SB 839.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Virginia Consumer Protection Act; roofing-related services. Provides that it is a prohibited practice under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act for a supplier to promise to pay or rebate all or any portion of the deductible payable under a consumer's homeowners insurance policy as an inducement to the sale of roofing-related services if the value of such services is less than $1,000. "Roofing-related services" includes the construction, installation, renovation, repair, maintenance, alteration, or waterproofing of a roof, gutter, downspout, or siding. "Promising to pay or rebate" includes (i) granting any allowance or offering any discount, including an allowance or discount in return for displaying a sign or other advertisement at the insured consumer's premises, against the fees to be charged or (ii) paying the insured consumer or any person associated with the property any form of compensation, gift, prize, bonus, coupon, credit, referral fee, or other item of monetary value for any reason pursuant to any agreement or understanding.