Virginia Code 2.2-433: Prohibited acts; violation a misdemeanor
A. No lobbyist shall:
Attorney's Note
Under the Virginia Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:Class | Prison | Fine |
---|---|---|
Class 1 misdemeanor | up to 12 months | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Virginia Code 2.2-433
- Anything of value: means :
1. See Virginia Code 2.2-419
- Compensation: means :
1. See Virginia Code 2.2-419
- Expenditure: means :
1. See Virginia Code 2.2-419
- Lobbying: means :
1. See Virginia Code 2.2-419
- Lobbyist: means :
1. See Virginia Code 2.2-419
- principal: means the entity on whose behalf the lobbyist influences or attempts to influence executive or legislative action. See Virginia Code 2.2-419
1. Lobby in violation of the provisions of this article;
2. Make any expenditure, or obligate himself to do so, in connection with lobbying, unless he fully discloses the expenditure as required in this article; or
3. Misrepresent in any material respect or omit any information required to be reported pursuant to this article.
B. No lobbyist’s principal shall:
1. Fail to file any statement required to be filed by the provisions of this article;
2. Misrepresent in any material respect or omit any information required to be reported pursuant to this article; or
3. Violate any of the provisions of this article.
C. Except as provided in subsection D of § 2.2-426, any lobbyist or lobbyist’s principal violating any provision of this article shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. However, a lobbyist who receives no compensation or anything of value for lobbying shall not be subject to the criminal penalties prescribed by this section.