As used in this chapter, which shall be known and may be cited as the "Prizes and Gifts Act":
"Anything of value," "item of value" or "item" means any item or service with monetary value.
"Handling charge" means any charge, fee or sum of money which is paid by a consumer to receive a prize, gift or any item of value including, but not limited to, promotional fees, redemption fees, registration fees or delivery costs.
"Pay-per-call service" means any passive, interactive, polling, conference, or other similar audiotext service that is accessed through a 900 number exchange or otherwise, and generates a service-related fee billed to a telephone customer.
"Person" means any natural person, corporation, trust, partnership, association and any other legal entity.
1989, c. 689; 1991, c. 154.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce
Chapter 31 - Prizes and Gifts Act
§ 59.1-416. Representation of having won a prize, gift or any item of value
§ 59.1-417. Representation of eligibility to win or to receive a prize, gift or item of value
§ 59.1-418. Representation of being specially selected
§ 59.1-419. Simulation of checks and invoices
§ 59.1-420. Conditions for handling charges and shipping charges
§ 59.1-421. Action to enforce the provisions of chapter