Virginia legal term
Weapon of terrorism in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Weapon of terrorism” 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 “Weapon of terrorism” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Weapon of terrorism" means any device or material that is designed, intended or used to cause death, bodily injury or serious bodily harm, through the release, dissemination, or impact of (i) poisonous chemicals; (ii) an infectious biological substance; or (iii) release of radiation or radioactivity. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-46.4)
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