Code of Virginia § 8.01-42.4. Civil action for trafficking in persons.
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A. Any person injured by reason of
(i)a violation of subsection B of § 18.2-47 or clause (iii), (iv), or
(v)of § 18.2-48 ;
(ii)a violation of § 18.2-348 , 18.2-348.1 , 18.2-349 , 18.2-355 , 18.2-356 , 18.2-357 , 18.2-357.1 , or 18.2-368 ; or
(iii)a felony violation of § 18.2-346.01 may sue therefor and recover compensatory damages, punitive damages, and reasonable attorney fees and costs.
B. No action shall be commenced under this section more than seven years after the later of the date on which such person
(i)was no longer subject to the conduct prohibited by subsection B of § 18.2-47 or clause (iii), (iv), or
(v)of § 18.2-48 or § 18.2-348 , 18.2-348.1 , 18.2-349 , 18.2-355 , 18.2-356 , 18.2-357 , 18.2-357.1 , or 18.2-368 or under a felony violation of § 18.2-346.01 or
(ii)attained 18 years of age.
C. The provisions of this section shall apply whether or not an individual has been charged with or convicted of any of the alleged violations listed in subsection A.
2016, cc. 557 , 668 ; 2019, c. 458 ; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 188 ; 2023, c. 385 ; 2024, c. 368 .