Monday, October 13, 2008
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SB1364: Firearms; prohibits possession thereof at a child day center.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 a section numbered 18.2-287.5 as follows:
§ 18.2-287.5. Carrying of firearms in child day center; penalty.
Any person who carries a firearm into a child day center, as defined in § 63.2-100, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any sworn law-enforcement officer or licensed security guard while in the performance of his official duties.
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