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Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-255 Short title
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This chapter may be known and cited as the "Virginia Motion Picture Fair Competition Act."
Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-256 Purpose of chapter
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The purpose of this chapter is to establish fair and open procedures for the bidding and negotiation for the right to exhibit motion pictures within the Commonwealth in order to prevent unfair and deceptive acts or practices and unreasonable restraints of trade in the business of…
Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-257 Definitions
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As used in this chapter: 1. The term "person" means and includes one or more individuals, partnerships, associations, societies, trusts, organizations, or corporations; 2. The term "theater" means any establishment in which motion pictures are exhibited to the public regularly fo…
Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-258 "Blind bidding" prohibited
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A. Blind bidding is hereby prohibited within the Commonwealth. No bids shall be returnable, no negotiations for the exhibition or licensing of a motion picture shall take place, and no license agreement or any of its terms shall be agreed to, for the exhibition of any motion pict…