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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-78 — What not deemed dwelling house

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 1: Arson and Related Crimes, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-78

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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-78Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

No outhouse, not adjoining a dwelling house, nor under the same roof, although within the curtilage thereof, shall be deemed a part of such dwelling house, within the meaning of this chapter, unless some person usually lodge therein at night.

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