§ 18.2-430. Venue for offenses under this article
Any person violating any of the provisions of this article may be prosecuted either in the county or city from which he called or in the county or city in which the call was received. Code 1950, § 18.1-238; 1960, c. 358; 1964, c. 577; 1975, cc. 14, 15; 2020, c. 1002; 2022, c. 336.
§ 18.2-423.1. Placing swastika on certain property with intent to intimidate; penalty; prima facie evidence of intent
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons, with the intent of intimidating another person or group of persons, to place or cause to be placed a swastika on any church, synagogue or other building or place used for religious worship, or on any school, educational facility or community center owned or operated by […]
§ 18.2-423.2. Displaying noose on property of another or a highway or other public place with intent to intimidate; penalty
A. Any person who, with the intent of intimidating any person or group of persons, displays a noose on the private property of another without permission is guilty of a Class 6 felony. B. Any person who, with the intent of intimidating any person or group of persons, displays a noose on a highway or […]
§ 18.2-424. Repealed
Repealed by Acts 2007, c. 467, cl. 2.
§ 18.2-425.1. Repealed
Repealed by Acts 2009, c. 699, cl. 2.
§ 18.2-426. “Emergency call” and “emergency personnel” defined
As used in this article: “Emergency call” means a call to report a fire or summon police, or for emergency medical services, in a situation where human life or property is in jeopardy and the prompt summoning of aid is essential. “Emergency personnel” means any persons, paid or volunteer, who receive calls for dispatch of […]
§ 18.2-420. “Clandestine organization” defined
“Clandestine organization” means: any organization (1) which conceals, or attempts to conceal, its name, activities or membership, or the names, activities or membership of any chapter, branch, unit or affiliate thereof, by the use of cover-names, codes, or any deceptive practice or other means, or (2) whose members shall be required, urged, or instructed, or […]
§ 18.2-421. Information to be filed by clandestine organization with State Corporation Commission
Every existing membership corporation and every existing unincorporated association which is a clandestine organization as defined in § 18.2-420, shall file with the clerk of the State Corporation Commission a sworn copy of its constitution, bylaws, rules, regulations, and oath of membership, together with a roster of its membership and a list of its officers […]
§ 18.2-422. Prohibition of wearing of masks in certain places; exceptions
It shall be unlawful for any person over 16 years of age to, with the intent to conceal his identity, wear any mask, hood or other device whereby a substantial portion of the face is hidden or covered so as to conceal the identity of the wearer, to be or appear in any public place, […]
§ 18.2-423. Burning cross on property of another or public place with intent to intimidate; penalty; prima facie evidence of intent
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons, with the intent of intimidating any person or group of persons, to burn, or cause to be burned, a cross on the property of another, a highway or other public place. Any person who shall violate any provision of this section shall be guilty of a […]