Virginia legal term
Bona fide member in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Bona fide member” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Bona fide member” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Bona fide member" means an individual who participates in activities of a qualified organization other than such organization's charitable gaming activities. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.16)
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