Actos ilícitos y sanciones sobre representaciones falsas en Virginia

Explicación Simple

Esta ley dice que no puedes mentir sobre ser el padre o tutor de un menor para conseguir cosas como entradas a películas. Si lo haces, podrías enfrentarte a multas o incluso cargos criminales.

Es como cuando intentas usar una identificación falsa para entrar a un lugar donde no puedes porque eres menor de edad. Si te atrapan, las consecuencias pueden ser serias.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan, de 16 años, va al cine y le dice al taquillero que es el padre de su amigo, que también es menor. Si el taquillero descubre que Juan mintió para comprar boletos, Juan podría enfrentar problemas legales.

Penalidades

Multas de hasta $500 por violaciones repetidas; delito menor por mentir sobre la relación con un menor.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to make a false representation to any person mentioned in subsection A or subsection B hereof or to his agent, that he is the parent or guardian of any juvenile, or that any juvenile is 18 years of age, with the intent to procure any material set forth in subsection A, or with the intent to procure such juvenile's admission to any motion picture, show or other presentation, as set forth in subsection B. E. No person shall sell, rent, or loan any item described in subdivision A 1 or A 2 to any individual who does not demonstrate his age in accordance with the provisions of subsection B of § 18.2-371.2 . F. A violation of subsection A, B, C, or D is a Class 1 misdemeanor. A person or separate retail establishment who violates subsection E shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $100 for a first violation, a civil penalty not to exceed $200 for a second violation, and a civil penalty not to exceed $500 for a third or subsequent violation. Code 1950, § 18.1-236.7; 1970, c. 560; 1972, c. 421; 1975, cc. 14, 15; 1976, c. 504; 1985, c. 506; 1987, c. 356; 1999, c. 936 ; 2000, c. 1009 ; 2001, c. 451 ; 2006, c. 463 . Va. Code § 18.2-391.1 - Exceptions to application of article. Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to apply to: 1. The purchase, distribution, exhibition, or loan of any work of art, book, magazine, or other printed or manuscript material by any accredited museum, library, school, or institution of higher education. 2. The exhibition or performance of any play, drama, tableau, or motion picture by any theatre, museum, school, or institution of higher education, either supported by public appropriation or which is an accredited institution supported by private funds. 1977, c. 480. Article 7. Crue