Virginia legal term
Social organization in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Social organization” 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 “Social organization” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Social organization" means any qualified organization that provides certification to the Department that it is: 1. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.16)
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