59.1-9.3 - Definitions. - Virginia Statutes

§ 59.1-9.3. Definitions.

When used in this chapter:

(a) The term "person" includes, unless the context otherwise requires, anynatural person, any trust or association of persons, formal or otherwise, orany corporation, partnership, company, or other legal or commercial entity.

(b) The terms "trade or commerce," "trade," and "commerce," include alleconomic activity involving or relating to any commodity, service or businessactivity.

(c) The term "commodity" includes any kind of real or personal property.

(d) The term "service" includes any activity that is performed in whole orin part for the purpose of financial gain, including but not limited topersonal service, rental, leasing or licensing for use.

(1974, c. 545.)