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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-381 — Punishment for subsequent offenses; additional penalty for owner

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 5: Obscenity and Related Offenses, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-381

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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-381Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

Any person, firm, association or corporation convicted of a second or other subsequent offense under § 18.2-374 , 18.2-375 , 18.2-376 , 18.2-377 , 18.2-378 , or 18.2-379 is guilty of a Class 6 felony. However, if the person, firm, association or corporation convicted of such subsequent offense is the owner of the business establishment where each of the offenses occurred, a fine of not more than $10,000 shall be imposed in addition to the penalties otherwise prescribed by this section.

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