Virginia law prohibits the intentional removal, defacement, or alteration of trademarks, identification marks, or serial numbers on articles or devices to prevent fraud. It also mandates that businesses involved in repairing or selling certain machines report any known alterations or removals of identification or serial numbers. Violations of these provisions can result in criminal charges, including misdemeanors.
It is illegal to intentionally remove, deface, alter, or destroy trademarks, identification marks, or serial numbers to conceal their identity with intent to defraud.
Businesses involved in repairing, selling, renting, or leasing business machines must report any known alterations or removals of serial numbers to law enforcement.
Violating the law regarding removal or alteration of trademarks or serial numbers can result in a Class 1 or Class 4 misdemeanor, depending on the specific violation.
The law covers various business machines, including typewriters, cash registers, calculators, copying equipment, and recording devices.