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2005 SESSION


CHAPTER 488
An Act to amend and reenact § 46.2-931 of the Code of Virginia, relating to distribution of materials to and solicitation of funds from motorists on secondary highways.
[S 710]
Approved March 22, 2005
 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1.  That § 46.2-931 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 46.2-931.  Certain localities may prohibit distribution of handbills, etc., solicitation of contributions and sale of merchandise on highways within their boundaries.

Arlington and Henrico Counties and the Town of Vienna are hereby authorized to adopt ordinances prohibiting or regulating:

1.  The distribution of handbills, leaflets, bulletins, literature, advertisements, or similar material to the drivers of motor vehicles or passengers therein on secondary and urban highways located within such counties their boundaries;

2.  The solicitation of contributions of any nature from the drivers of motor vehicles or passengers therein on secondary and urban  highways located within such counties their boundaries;

3.  The sale of merchandise or the attempted sale of merchandise to the drivers of motor vehicles or passengers therein on secondary and urban  highways located within such counties their boundaries.

Ordinances adopted pursuant to this section may provide that any person violating the provisions of such ordinances shall be guilty of a traffic infraction.