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HB 280 False advertisement for regulated services; notice, penalty.

Introduced by: David B. Albo | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

False advertising for regulated services; notice; penalty. Prohibits persons from placing advertisements for services in the Commonwealth requiring a license, certification, or registration through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services unless the individual who will perform such services possesses the necessary license, certification, or registration at the time of the posting. Violations of this provision constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor and a violation of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. The bill also provides that whenever the Criminal Justice Services Board receives information that an advertisement has been placed for services to be performed by a person lacking the necessary license, certification, or registration, the Board shall provide notice to the entity publishing the advertisement to the public.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

False advertisement for locksmith services; penalty. Provides that any medium that publishes an advertisement by an unregistered locksmith for the provision of locksmith services after being notified by the Criminal Justices Services Board that such person is unregistered is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and may be subject to a maximum civil monetary penalty of $2,500. Venue for a prosecution of this crime lies in the jurisdiction where the unlawful act occurs or where a member of the public accessed the advertisement.