Virginia legal term
Commercial electronic mail in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Commercial electronic mail” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Commercial electronic mail” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Commercial electronic mail" means electronic mail, the primary purpose of which is the advertisement or promotion of a commercial product or service. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.2)
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