Virginia statute
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-131 — Trespass upon licensed shooting preserve
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Article 5: Trespass to Realty, Code of Virginia.
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Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-131
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the text of the Code of Virginia from the official Virginia Law Portal API published by the Virginia General Assembly's Division of Legislative Automated Systems; it is not the official Code of Virginia.
It shall be unlawful for any person to trespass on a licensed shooting preserve. Any person convicted of such trespass shall be guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor and shall be responsible for all damage. Owners or keepers of dogs trespassing on preserves shall be responsible for all damage done by such dogs.
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Questions this section answers
Is trespass upon licensed shooting preserve a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Trespass upon licensed shooting preserve is a class 4 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-131.
Which Virginia statute covers trespass upon licensed shooting preserve?
Trespass upon licensed shooting preserve is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-131 (Trespass upon licensed shooting preserve).
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