Virginia legal term
Actual buyer in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Actual buyer” 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 “Actual buyer” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Actual buyer" means a person who executes the consent form required in subsection B or C, or other such firearm transaction records as may be required by federal law. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2:2)
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