Virginia legal term
Federal safety requirements in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Federal safety requirements” 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 “Federal safety requirements” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Federal safety requirements" means applicable provisions of 49 U.S.C. § 30101 et seq. and all administrative regulations and policies adopted pursuant thereto. (Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-100)
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