SECTION 8.01-42.4. Civil action for trafficking in persons  


A. Any person injured by reason of (i) a violation of clause (iii), (iv), or (v) of § 18.2-48 ; (ii) a violation of § 18.2-48 , 18.2-48 , 18.2-48 , 18.2-48 , 18.2-48 , 18.2-48 , 18.2-48 , or 18.2-48 ; or (iii) a felony violation of § 18.2-48 may sue therefor and recover compensatory damages, punitive damages, and reasonable attorney fees and costs.

B. No action shall be commenced under this section more than seven years after the later of the date on which such person (i) was no longer subject to the conduct prohibited by clause (iii), (iv), or (v) of § 18.2-48 or § 18.2-48 , 18.2-48 , 18.2-48 , 18.2-48 , 18.2-48 , 18.2-48 , 18.2-48 , or 18.2-48 or under a felony violation of § 18.2-48 or (ii) attained 18 years of age.

2016, cc. 18.2-48 , 18.2-48 ; 2019, c. 18.2-48 .