Va. Code Ann. § 37.2-905.1
Substantial compliance
The provisions of §§ 37.2-903 , 37.2-904 , and 37.2-905 are procedural and not substantive or jurisdictional. Absent a showing of failure to follow these provisions as a result of gross negligence or willful misconduct, it shall be presumed that there has been substantial compliance with these provisions.
2007, c. 876 ; 2009, c. 740 .