Virginia legal term
Place of business in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Place of business” 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 “Place of business” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Place of business" means any place or premises where a dealer may lawfully transfer firearms. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2:3)
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