Where the same act or omission constitutes a violation of this chapter and of applicable federal law, a person aggrieved by such conduct may bring a legal action to recover monetary damages either under this chapter or under federal law, but not both. This election of remedies shall not apply to court actions in which the relief sought does not include monetary damages or to administrative actions.
1977, c. 589, § 59.1-21.28; 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