Virginia Statutes
§ 18.2-498.5 — Actions on behalf of Commonwealth or localities
Virginia § 18.2-498.5
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 18.2CRIMES AND OFFENSES GENERALLY
Ch. 12MISCELLANEOUS
Art. 1.1VIRGINIA GOVERNMENTAL FRAUDS ACT
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Bluebook
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-498.5 (2026).
Text
The Attorney General on behalf of the Commonwealth, or the attorney for the Commonwealth, on behalf of the county or city as the case may be may institute actions and proceedings for any and all violations occurring within their jurisdictions.
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Legislative History
1980, c. 472.
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