Time of taking effect

Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-343, under Chapter 26. Uniform Trade Secrets Act..

Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-343

This chapter shall become effective on July 1, 1986, and shall not apply to misappropriation occurring prior to the effective date. With respect to a continuing misappropriation that began prior to the effective date, the chapter also shall not apply to misappropriation that occurs after the effective date.