CHAPTER 488

An Act to prohibit the use of the words “Official Tourist Information”,
“Official Information Service” and similar languages for certain
purposes, and to provide that violations shall be punished as mis-

demeanors.
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation in this
State to use the words “Official Tourist Information” or “Official Infor-
mation Service” or other similar language for the purpose of informing
tourists, motorists and other persons that the information offered is free
of charge, or is sponsored by or offered under the authority of the State
of Virginia or any department or agency thereof or by any municipality
or any chamber of commerce or any civic agency or group of this or any
other State, or the District of Columbia. Any person, firm or corporation
disseminating information as contemplated in this section must state
on any signboards, billboards, or other similar signs in large, easily read
and legible letters, and on any advertising or other publicity media, the
names of the persons, firms or corporations represented or from whom
any remuneration whatsoever was received. Nothing in this section shall
be construed to prohibit or affect the giving or advertising of “official
tourist information” or other such service by gasoline service stations or
other organizations which offer such information without a charge and
without any inducement to purchase any services or products.

2. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this act
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.