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1995 SESSION

LD0228468
HOUSE BILL NO. 2071
Offered January 23, 1995
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-109.1, relating to civil liability for purchase or receipt of stolen goods.
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Patron--Phillips
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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 18.2-109.1 as follows:

§ 18.2-109.1. Receiving, etc., stolen property; civil liability.

Any person convicted of a violation of § 18.2-108, subdivision 2 of § 18.2-108.1 or § 18.2-109 shall be civilly liable to the owner of the property such person bought, received or concealed to the extent of all losses consequently suffered by such owner.