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§ 59.1-197 — Intent

Virginia § 59.1-197
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 59.1TRADE AND COMMERCE
Ch. 17VIRGINIA CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

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Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-197 (2026).

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It is the intent of the General Assembly that this chapter shall be applied as remedial legislation to promote fair and ethical standards of dealings between suppliers and the consuming public.

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Legislative History

1977, c. 635.

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