Virginia law requires automobile advertisements to include specific details such as make, year, model, optional equipment costs, and retail price when a price is stated. Selling or offering vehicles without these disclosures is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Additionally, it is illegal to falsely claim that merchandise is from or associated with the U.S. government, with violations classified as a Class 3 misdemeanor.
The advertisement must include the make, year, and model of the vehicle, the additional costs for optional equipment not included in the price, and whether the retail price is F.O.B. factory or delivered.
Failure to include the required details in auto advertisements is a Class 2 misdemeanor in Virginia.
No, it is illegal to falsely claim that a vehicle or merchandise was made for or acquired from the U.S. government, and such misrepresentation is a Class 3 misdemeanor.
Falsely claiming merchandise is from or associated with the U.S. government can result in a Class 3 misdemeanor charge.