Virginia statute
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-382 — Photographs, slides and motion pictures
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Article 5: Obscenity and Related Offenses, Code of Virginia.
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Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-382
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.
Every person who knowingly:
(1) Photographs himself or any other person, for purposes of preparing an obscene film, photograph, negative, slide or motion picture for purposes of sale or distribution; or
(2) Models, poses, acts, or otherwise assists in the preparation of any obscene film, photograph, negative, slide or motion picture for purposes of sale or distribution;
shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.
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Is photographs, slides and motion pictures a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Photographs, slides and motion pictures is a class 3 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-382.
Which Virginia statute covers photographs, slides and motion pictures?
Photographs, slides and motion pictures is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-382 (Photographs, slides and motion pictures).
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