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Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-9.2 (2026)

Purpose of chapter

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The purpose of this chapter is to promote the free market system in the economy of this Commonwealth by prohibiting restraints of trade and monopolistic practices that act or tend to act to decrease competition. This chapter shall be construed in accordance with the legislative purpose to implement fully the Commonwealth's police power to regulate commerce.

1974, c. 545.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1986–2000 · leading case: Reid v. Boyle, 527 S.E.2d 137 (Va. 2000).
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Reid v. Boyle, 527 S.E.2d 137 (Va. 2000). · cites it 2× “Code § 59.1-9.2 of the Virginia Antitrust Act states: “The purpose of this chapter is to promote the free market system in the economy of this Commonwealth by prohibiting restraints of trade and monopolistic practices that act or tend to act to decrease competition.”
H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Inc. v. Dignity Funeral Servs., Inc., 964 F. Supp. 1033 (E.D. Va. 1997). “, the VCPA § 59.1-197, and the Virginia Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act, § 59.”
Commonwealth v. Winslow, 8 Va. Cir. 198 (Prince William Cir. Ct. 1986). · cites it 2× “" (Section 59.1-9.2). "Every contract, combination or conspiracy in the restraint of trade or commerce of this State is unlawful.”
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