For the purposes of a secured transaction, a request for the signature of both parties to a marriage for the purpose of creating a valid lien, passing clear title, waiving inchoate rights to property, or assigning earnings, shall not constitute discrimination under this chapter. This provision shall not be construed to permit a creditor to take sex or marital status into account in connection with the evaluation of creditworthiness of any applicant.
1975, c. 627, § 59.1-21.22; 1977, c. 589; 2010, c. 794.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 6.2 - Financial Institutions and Services
Chapter 5 - Equal Credit Opportunities
§ 6.2-501. Prohibited discrimination
§ 6.2-502. Notification of action on credit application
§ 6.2-503. Statement of reasons for adverse action
§ 6.2-505. Remedies for violation
§ 6.2-506. Commission regulations
§ 6.2-507. Limitation on liability
§ 6.2-508. Compliance with Equal Credit Opportunity Act constitutes compliance with chapter
§ 6.2-509. Public to be informed of rights under chapter
§ 6.2-510. Commission to investigate complaints; records to be open to public
§ 6.2-511. Credit standards discoverable