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2020 SPECIAL SESSION I
20200194DBe it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 18.2-423.2 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 18.2-423.2. Displaying noose on property of another or a highway or other public place with intent to intimidate; penalty.
A. Any person who, with the intent of intimidating any person
or group of persons, displays a noose on the private property of another
without permission is guilty of a Class 6 felony Class 4 felony.
B. Any person who, with the intent of intimidating any person
or group of persons, displays a noose on a highway or other public place in a
manner having a direct tendency to place another person in reasonable fear or
apprehension of death or bodily injury is guilty of a
Class 6 felony Class 4 felony.
2. That the provisions of this act may result in a net increase in periods of imprisonment or commitment. Pursuant to § 30-19.1:4 of the Code of Virginia, the estimated amount of the necessary appropriation is $0 for periods of imprisonment in state adult correctional facilities and cannot be determined for periods of commitment to the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice.