Monday, September 8, 2008
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HB2455: Indecent language;use thereof via computer with intent to harass, etc.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 18.2-427 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 18.2-427. Use of profane, threatening, or indecent language.
If anyAny person shall
usewho uses obscene, vulgar, profane,
lewd, lascivious, or indecent language, or make makes any
suggestion or proposal of an obscene nature, or threaten threatens
any illegal or immoral act with the intent to coerce, intimidate,
or harass any person, over transmitted or received
by any telephone or, citizens
band radio, or computer in this Commonwealth, he
shall be is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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