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Newspapers and the Law
Papers must publish fair-housing notices
Exemptions from sales and use tax for printing free newspapers
The following links will help you search Virginia laws affecting newspapers. Please remember that VPA provides these links for information purposes only. If you have specific questions, please consult your publication’s attorney.
The Virginia Administrative Code
Regulations for Alcohol Advertising in Newspapers, Magazines and Other Media NOTE: On June 19, 2008, a federal judge declared these regulations unconstitutional. The state attorney general’s office is appealing that ruling. Unless a higher court reverses the decision, the regulations remain unconstitutional. Newspapers and other media should be free to use the terms previously prohibited.
Federal Overtime Rules Summary (from Minnesota Newspaper Association)
Prohibited activities at polls
Advertising former price of goods or services, comparison prices, terms
Motor Vehicle Advertising Regulations
State Police Unclaimed Property Sales
Sale of Abandoned Property by State Treasurer
Nonjudicial sale of tax-deliquent real property
Certain tax exemptions for non-profit entities
Newspapers which may be used for legal notices
Download a Word Document of the Legal Notice Requirements under the Code of Virginia
Advertising Lotteries Seals & Logos
Regulated Advertising Practices
False Information & Advertising
Telephone Privacy Protection Act
Defendant’s Introduction of Evidence in Libel Suits
Employee or Independent Contractor?
Advertising of Pay-per-call Telephone Numbers
Weights & Measures (use of word “cord")