SECTION 2.2-3012. Application of state or local grievance procedure; other remedies  


A. Any whistle blower covered by the state grievance procedure (§ 2.2-3000 et seq.) or a local grievance procedure established under § 2.2-3000 may initiate a grievance alleging retaliation and requesting relief through that procedure.

B. Any whistle blower disclosing information of wrongdoing or abuse under this chapter where the disclosure results in a recovery of at least $5,000 may file a claim for reward under the Fraud and Abuse Whistle Blower Reward Fund established in § 2.2-3000 .

C. Except for the provisions of subsection F of § 2.2-3000 , nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the remedies provided by the Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act (§ 2.2-3000 et seq.).

2009, c. 2.2-3000 ; 2014, c. 2.2-3000 ; 2016, cc. 2.2-3000 , 2.2-3000 .