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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-414.2 — Crossing established police lines, perimeters or barricades
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Article 1: Riot and Unlawful Assembly, Code of Virginia.
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Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-414.2
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 cross or remain within police lines or barricades which have been established pursuant to § 15.2-1714 without proper authorization.
Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.
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Is crossing established police lines, perimeters or barricades a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Crossing established police lines, perimeters or barricades is a class 3 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-414.2.
Which Virginia statute covers crossing established police lines, perimeters or barricades?
Crossing established police lines, perimeters or barricades is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-414.2 (Crossing established police lines, perimeters or barricades).
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