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The record of this law\u2019s original creation isn\u2019t available online. It has been modified 2 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1966, chapter 702; in 2008, chapter 860<\/a>.<\/p>","references":false,"refers_to":false,"permalink":{"id":1423459,"object_type":"law","relational_id":357759,"identifier":"3.2-4321","token":"3.2\/III\/43\/2\/3.2-4321","url":"\/3.2-4321\/","edition_id":2,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/3.2-4321\/","token":"3.2\/III\/43\/2\/3.2-4321","dublin_core":{"Title":"Penalties for misuse or unauthorized use of Virginia Quality Label","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 3.2-4321","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> It is unlawful for any person: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> To use the Virginia Quality Label or a label with the shield of the United States in violation of any provisions of this article; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> To use, with the intent<\/span> to mislead or deceive, any imitation or counterfeit likeness of the Virginia Quality Label, or a label or shield of the United States: (i) on the label, tag, seal, container, or sign of any product that is sold or offered for sale; or (ii) in connection with any offer to sell or advertise for sale any product. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> Any person who violates any provision of this article is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> Any corporation incorporated under the laws<\/span> of the Commonwealth that has for 18 years or more prior to June 29, 1948, been using an outline map of Virginia, of its own design, for branding packages or containers for agricultural or horticultural products bought and sold by it, shall have the right to continue to use such outline map for such purpose. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nPENALTIES FOR MISUSE OR UNAUTHORIZED USE OF VIRGINIA QUALITY LABEL (\u00a7 3.2-4321)\n\nA. It is unlawful for any person:\n\n 1. To use the Virginia Quality Label or a label with the shield of the United\n States in violation of any provisions of this article;\n\n 2. To use, with the intent to mislead or deceive, any imitation or counterfeit\n likeness of the Virginia Quality Label, or a label or shield of the United\n States: (i) on the label, tag, seal, container, or sign of any product that is\n sold or offered for sale; or (ii) in connection with any offer to sell or\n advertise for sale any product.\n\nB. Any person who violates any provision of this article is guilty of a Class 3\nmisdemeanor.\n\nC. Any corporation incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth that has for\n18 years or more prior to June 29, 1948, been using an outline map of Virginia,\nof its own design, for branding packages or containers for agricultural or\nhorticultural products bought and sold by it, shall have the right to continue\nto use such outline map for such purpose.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7 3-278; 1966, c. 702, \u00a7 3.1-357; 2008, c. 860.","edition":{"id":2,"name":"2026","slug":"2026","date_created":"2026-07-16 18:40:23","date_modified":"2026-08-02 15:14:36","current":1,"order_by":2,"last_import":"2026-08-02 12:37:30"}}