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2004 SESSION
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 18.2-374.3 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 18.2-374.3. Use of communications systems to facilitate certain offenses involving children.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to use a communications system, including but not limited to computers or computer networks or bulletin boards, or any other electronic means for the purposes of procuring or promoting the use of a minor for any activity in violation of § 18.2-370 or § 18.2-374.1. A violation of this section shall be punishable as a Class 6 felony.
B. It shall be unlawful for any person over the age of 18 years of age or
older to use a communications system, including but not limited to computers or
computer networks or bulletin boards, or any other electronic means, for the purposes
of soliciting any person he knows or has reason to believe is a child less than 18
years of age for (i) any activity in violation of §§ 18.2-355, 18.2-358,
18.2-361 or § 18.2-370, (ii) any activity in violation of § 18.2-374.1, or
(iii) a violation of § 18.2-374.1:1. As used in this subsection, "use a
communications system" means making personal contact or direct contact through
any agent or agency, any print medium, the United States mail, any common
carrier or communication common carrier, any electronic communications system,
or any telecommunications, wire, computer, or radio communications system. A
violation of this section shall be punishable as a Class 5 felony.