Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 18.2, Crimes and Offenses
Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-444.2: Giving or accepting a fee or gift for purposes of influencing decisions of financial institution
What this law says, in plain English
Officers, directors, employees, and major stockholders of financial institutions cannot accept fees or gifts intended to influence credit, investment, or asset decisions. Giving such payments is also prohibited. Violations are Class 6 felonies.
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