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2001 SESSION


CHAPTER 775
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-186.4, relating to use of a person’s identity with the intent to coerce, intimidate, or harass; penalty.
[S 1246]
Approved March 26, 2001

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 18.2-186.4 as follows:

§ 18.2-186.4. Use of a person’s identity with the intent to coerce, intimidate, or harass; penalty.

It shall be unlawful for any person, with the intent to coerce, intimidate, or harass another person, to publish the person's name or photograph along with identifying information as defined in clauses (iii) through (ix), or clause (xii) of subsection C of § 18.2-186.3. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.