# Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.9: Disclosure requirements

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T18.2_C6_A10_S18.2-246.9

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.9
- **Heading:** Disclosure requirements
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 18.2 / Chapter 6 / Article 10 / Section 18.2-246.9

## Text

The notice required under subdivision A 3 of § 18.2-246.8 shall include:

1. A prominent and clearly legible statement that cigarette sales to consumers below the legal minimum purchase age are illegal;

2. A prominent and clearly legible statement that consists of one of the warnings set forth in section 4(a)(1) of the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act (15 U.S.C. § 1333 (a)(1)) rotated on a quarterly basis;

3. A prominent and clearly legible statement that sales of cigarettes are restricted to those consumers who provide verifiable proof of age in accordance with § 18.2-246.8 ; and

4. A prominent and clearly legible statement that cigarette sales are subject to tax under § 58.1-1001 , and an explanation of how such tax has been, or is to be, paid with respect to such delivery sale.

2003, c. 1010 .

## Nearby sections

- [Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.6 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T18.2_C6_A10_S18.2-246.6.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.7 Requirements for delivery sales](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T18.2_C6_A10_S18.2-246.7.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.8 (Effective October 1, 2026) Age verification requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T18.2_C6_A10_S18.2-246.8.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.9 Disclosure requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T18.2_C6_A10_S18.2-246.9.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.10 Shipping requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T18.2_C6_A10_S18.2-246.10.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.11 Registration and reporting requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T18.2_C6_A10_S18.2-246.11.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.12 Collection of taxes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T18.2_C6_A10_S18.2-246.12.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.13 Civil penalties; penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T18.2_C6_A10_S18.2-246.13.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.14 Counterfeit cigarettes; penalty; civil penalty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T18.2_C6_A10_S18.2-246.14.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.15 Enforcement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T18.2_C6_A10_S18.2-246.15.md)

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