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2007 SESSION


CHAPTER 437
An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-147.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to devices for puncturing motor vehicle tires.
[H 1785]
Approved March 19, 2007

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1.  That § 18.2-147.2 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 18.2-147.2. Devices for puncturing motor vehicle tires.

It shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture, distribute, have in his possession or place upon any highway or private property jackrocks which are primarily designed for the purpose of disabling motor vehicles by the puncturing of tires by anyone other than a law-enforcement officer. Any person convicted of unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession or use of such device shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. A law-enforcement officer who is lawfully engaged in the discharge of his duties shall not be subject to the provisions of this section.