Website address; unauthorized use of person's name. (HB409)
Introduced By
Del. Morgan Griffith (R-Salem)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Unauthorized use of person's name in website address; damages. Provides that a person who uses the name of another in an internet website address without the written consent of such other person and with the intent to deceive the public that the website is owned, operated, or authorized by such other person is liable to that person for damages in the amount of $1,000 or three times the amount of actual damages, whichever is greater. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/04/2008 | Committee |
01/04/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 080240520 |
01/04/2008 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/16/2008 | Assigned Courts sub: Civil |
02/12/2008 | Left in Courts of Justice |
Comments
I wonder how this would work as a state law. Perhaps it only matters if the registrant is in the state of Virginia? Do they have to be a citizen?