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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-289 — Use of machine gun for crime of violence

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 5: Uniform Machine Gun Act, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-289

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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-289Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

Possession or use of a machine gun in the perpetration or attempted perpetration of a crime of violence is hereby declared to be a Class 2 felony.

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