Virginia § 18.2-148 - Bona fide repossession under lien

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§ 18.2-148. Bona fide repossession under lien

The provisions of §§ 18.2-102, 18.2-146 and 18.2-147 shall not apply to a bona fide repossession of a vehicle, aircraft, boat or vessel by the holder of a lien on such vehicle, aircraft, boat or vessel, or by the agents or employees of such lienholder.

Code 1950, § 18.1-168; 1960, c. 358; 1975, cc. 14, 15.

Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Code of Virginia § 18.2-148 cover?

Section 18.2-148 ("Bona fide repossession under lien") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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