§ 9.1-149.1 — Unlawful advertisement for regulated services; notice; penalty

Virginia § 9.1-149.1

• Jurisdiction: Virginia
• Title 9.1: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SAFETY
• Ch. 1: DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
• Art. 4: PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES BUSINESSES

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A. It shall be unlawful for any person to place before the public through any medium an advertisement for services in the Commonwealth requiring a license, certification, or registration under this article unless the individual who will perform such services possesses the necessary license, certification, or registration at the time of the posting.

B. Whenever the Board receives information that an advertisement has been placed in violation of this section, the Board shall provide notice to the entity publishing the advertisement to the public.

C. Any person who is convicted of a violation of subsection A is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Legislative History

2014, c. 396.