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§ 59.1-200. ( Misrepresenting goods or services as those of another; 2. Misrepresenting the source, sponsorship, approval, or certification of goods or services; 3.

The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) operates based on the consumer right to opt out of having personal data collected, processed, and sold. Personal data can be collected and processed without consumers' consent, but they have to be provided the option to opt out of that at any point.

§ 59.1-198. A layaway agreement, whereby part or all of the price of goods is payable in one or more payments subsequent to the making of the layaway agreement and the supplier retains possession of the goods and bears the risk of their loss or damage until the goods are paid in full ing to the layaway agreement.

The Act proscribes a variety of misrepresentations by suppliers to consumers. A violation of the Act subjects the supplier to liability for actual damages for his misrepresentation or a fine of $500, whichever is greater. A willful violation of the Act may subject the supplier to treble damages and attorney's fees.

Through several different statutes, Virginia has taken steps to ensure that consumers are protected from various unfair, misleading, or deceptive business practices. One such statute, the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (VCPA), is intended to curb a number of unfair or unseemly practices by Virginia businesses.

Virginia law does not adhere to the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act, but the Virginia Consumer Protection Act of 1977 bans false advertising, automobile odometer tampering, and other deceptive methods. Individuals, commonwealth attorneys, and the state attorney general may file suit for violations.