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Can you summarize VACV 23.1-408.1?
General Provisions > Intercollegiate athletics; student-athletes; compensation and representation for name, image, or likeness.
Short Summary
This legal document governs the compensation and representation for the name, image, or likeness of student-athletes in intercollegiate athletics. It applies to institutions of higher education, student-athletes, athlete agents, attorneys, athletic associations, athletic conferences, and other organizations with authority over intercollegiate athletics. The document prohibits institutions or organizations from prohibiting or preventing student-athletes from earning compensation for the use of their name, image, or likeness, or from obtaining professional representation by an athlete agent or attorney in connection with name, image, or likeness issues. It also prohibits the declaration of student-athletes as ineligible or the reduction, cancellation, revocation, or non-renewal of athletic scholarships based on earning compensation or obtaining representation. However, there are exemptions that prohibit student-athletes from earning compensation for the use of their name, image, or likeness in connection with certain categories such as alcohol, adult entertainment, controlled substances, performance-enhancing drugs, tobacco, weapons, and gambling. The document also outlines the disclosure requirements for student-athletes and institutions, as well as the use of institutional facilities, apparel, equipment, and intellectual property. It clarifies that student-athletes are not considered employees of institutions based on their participation in intercollegiate athletics. In case of violations, student-athletes have the right to bring an action for injunctive relief.
Whom does it apply to?
Institutions of higher education, student-athletes, athlete agents, attorneys, athletic associations, athletic conferences, and other organizations with authority over intercollegiate athletics
What does it govern?
Compensation and representation for name, image, or likeness of student-athletes in intercollegiate athletics
What are exemptions?
Student-athletes are prohibited from earning compensation for the use of their name, image, or likeness in connection with certain categories such as alcohol, adult entertainment, controlled substances, performance-enhancing drugs, tobacco, weapons, and gambling.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned in this document.
Jurisdiction
Virginia