Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-5143
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Enforcement against companies
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When construing and enforcing the provisions of this chapter and Chapters 52 (§ 3.2-5200 et seq.) and 54 (§ 3.2-5400 et seq.), the act, omission, or failure of any officer, agent, or other individual acting for or employed by any partnership, corporation, company, society, or association within the scope of his employment or office, shall in every case be also deemed the act, omission, or failure of such partnership, corporation, company, society, or association, as well as that of the individual.
Code 1950, § 3-340; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-419; 2002, c. 185 ; 2008, c. 860 .
Code 1950, § 3-340; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-419; 2002, c. 185 ; 2008, c. 860 .
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