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2005 SESSION
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 18.2-285 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 18.2-285. Hunting with firearms while under influence of intoxicant or narcotic drug; penalty.
It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt wildlife with
firearms a firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow in the
Commonwealth of Virginia while he is (i) under the influence of alcohol;,
or while (ii) under the influence of any narcotic drug or
any other self-administered intoxicant or drug of whatsoever nature, or any
combination of such drugs, to a degree that impairs his ability to hunt with a
firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow safely; or (iii) under the combined
influence of alcohol and any drug or drugs to a degree that impairs his ability
to hunt with a firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow safely. Any person violating
who violates the provisions of this section shall be is guilty
of a Class 2 1 misdemeanor. Game wardens, sheriffs and all other
law-enforcement officers shall enforce the provisions of this section.