SB1401: Forensic Science, Department of; possession of unlawful items by employees, immunity.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 9.1-1101.1 as follows:
§ 9.1-1101.1. Possession or transfer of unlawful items by Department employees while engaged in the performance of official duties.
Whenever the possession or transfer of any item or material is prohibited by law, such prohibition shall not apply to any Department employee who possesses or transfers such prohibited item or material while engaged in the performance of his official duties.
SENATE BILL NO. 1401
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 9.1-1101.1 as follows:
§ 9.1-1101.1. Possession or transfer of unlawful items by Department employees while engaged in the performance of official duties.
Whenever the possession or transfer of any item or material is prohibited by law, such prohibition shall not apply to any Department employee who possesses or transfers such prohibited item or material while engaged in the performance of his official duties.