Virginia Code 3.2-4736: License required
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A. It is unlawful for any person to act as, operate, or carry on the business of a commission merchant without first obtaining a license.
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 3.2-4736
- Commission merchant: means any person, who: (i) operates an auction market; (ii) receives farm products for sale on commission or contracts with the producer for farm products sold on commission or for a fee; (iii) accepts in trust from the producer for the purpose of sale; (iv) sells or offers for sale on commission; (v) solicits consignments of any kind of farm products; or (vi) handles the account of or as an agent of the producer any kind of farm products. See Virginia Code 3.2-4709
B. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Code 1950, § 3-535; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-693; 2008, c. 860.