59.1-416 - Representation of having won a prize, gift or any item of value. - Virginia Statutes

§ 59.1-416. Representation of having won a prize, gift or any item of value.

A. No person shall, in connection with the sale or lease or solicitation forthe sale or lease of goods, property, or service, represent that anotherperson has won anything of value or is the winner of a contest, unless all ofthe following conditions are met:

1. The recipient of the prize, gift or item of value shall be given theprize, gift or item of value without obligation; and

2. The prize, gift or item of value shall be delivered to the recipient at noexpense to him, within ten days of the representation.

B. The use of language that may lead a reasonable person to believe he haswon a contest or anything of value, including, but not limited to,"Congratulations," or "You have won," or "You are the winner of," shallbe considered a representation of the type governed by this section.

(1989, c. 689.)