In Virginia, Senate Bill 1515 (SB 1515) requires adult websites to implement age verification measures to prevent minors from accessing sexually explicit content. This law mandates that websites with a substantial portion of adult content must verify users' ages before granting access.
For more information, visit the official Virginia General Assembly website: https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+SB1515
Punishments for non-compliance
Failure to comply with Virginia’s age verification law may result in:
Civil penalties and fines imposed by the state
Potential lawsuits from individuals affected
Possible restrictions or bans on website operations in Virginia
Increased legal scrutiny and regulatory action
Accepted methods of age verification
Under Virginia SB 1515, adult websites can use the following methods to verify users' ages:
Government-issued ID verification (e.g., driver's license, passport)
Third-party age verification services
Credit card verification (if it provides proof of age)
Other reliable methods that provide proof of age in compliance with state law
How we are compliant
We ensure compliance with Virginia’s age verification law by:
Utilizing a trusted third-party government ID verification system
Implementing secure data handling practices to protect users' privacy
Regularly updating our verification processes to align with legal requirements
Providing clear information to users about the verification process
For additional details, visit the official Virginia legislation page: https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+SB1515.