Code of Virginia § 6.2-1306. Unlawful use of words "credit union."

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A. It shall be unlawful for any person, other than

(i)a credit union organized under the provisions of this chapter,

(ii)any entity authorized by any federal law, or

(iii)any association or corporation the owners, members or constituents of which consist exclusively of authorized state and federal credit unions or members of authorized state and federal credit unions, to use any name or title which contains the words "credit union."

B. Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and may be enjoined by any court having equity jurisdiction over the unauthorized user.

Code 1950, § 6-203; 1966, c. 584, § 6.1-224; 1990, c. 373, § 6.1-225.19; 1994, c. 13 ; 2010, c. 794 .