A legislator who has a personal interest in a transaction shall disqualify himself from participating in the transaction.
Unless otherwise prohibited by the rules of his house, the disqualification requirement of this section shall not prevent any legislator from participating in discussions and debates, provided (i) he verbally discloses the fact of his personal interest in the transaction at the outset of the discussion or debate or as soon as practicable thereafter and (ii) he does not vote on the transaction in which he has a personal interest.
1987, Sp. Sess., c. 1, § 2.1-639.38; 2001, c. 844.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 13 - General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act
§ 30-100. Declaration of legislative policy; construction
§ 30-103.1. Certain gifts prohibited
§ 30-105. Prohibited contracts by legislators
§ 30-108. Prohibited conduct concerning personal interest in a transaction
§ 30-111.1. Disclosure form; filing requirements
§ 30-113. Powers and duties of Panel
§ 30-114. Filing of complaints; procedures; disposition
§ 30-116. Disposition of cases
§ 30-117. Confidentiality of proceedings
§ 30-119. Jurisdiction of Panel
§ 30-120. Senate and House Committees on Standards of Conduct
§ 30-121. Adoption of rules governing procedures and disciplinary sanctions
§ 30-123. Knowing violation of chapter a misdemeanor
§ 30-125. Invalidation of contract; recision of sales
§ 30-126. Civil penalty from violation of this chapter
§ 30-127. Criminal prosecutions
§ 30-128. Limitation of actions
§ 30-129.1. Orientation sessions on ethics and conflicts of interests