Va. Code § 2.2-433: Prohibited acts; violation a misdemeanor

A. No lobbyist shall:1. Lobby in violation of the provisions of this article;2. Make any expenditure, or obligate himself to do so, in connection with lobbying, unless he fully discloses the expenditure as required in this article; or3. Misrepresent in any material respect or omit any information required to be reported pursuant to this article.B. No lobbyist's principal shall:1. Fail to file any statement required to be filed by the provisions of this article;2. Misrepresent in any material respect or omit any information required to be reported pursuant to this article; or3. Violate any of the provisions of this article.C. Except as provided in subsection D of § 2.2-426, any lobbyist or lobbyist's principal violating any provision of this article shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. However, a lobbyist who receives no compensation or anything of value for lobbying shall not be subject to the criminal penalties prescribed by this section.1994, cc. 857, 937, § 2.1-792; 2001, c. 844.