{"data":{"id":"us-va/va.-code-59.1-419","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"Va. Code § 59.1-419","heading":"Simulation of checks and invoices","body":"In connection with a consumer transaction, no person shall issue any writing which simulates or resembles (i) a check unless the writing clearly and conspicuously discloses its true value and purpose, and the writing would not mislead a reasonable person or (ii) an invoice unless the intended recipient of the invoice has actually contracted for goods, property, or services for which the issuer seeks proper payment.1989, c. 689.","path":["Title 59.1. TRADE AND COMMERCE","Chapter 31. PRIZES AND GIFTS ACT"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/59.1-419/","current_through":"9/4/2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:17:49Z","sha256":"371e93ef969075ee67cfdfd9d891b65fdf1dd41e8dd2206aad02b952813b091a","source_id":"us-va","stale":true,"prev":"us-va/va.-code-59.1-418","next":"us-va/va.-code-59.1-420"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}