Virginia § 15.2-1113.1 - Prohibiting hunting in certain areas

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 15.2-1113.1 — Prohibiting hunting in certain areas, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 15.2-1113.1. Prohibiting hunting in certain areas

Any municipal corporation may by ordinance prohibit all hunting with firearms or other weapons in, or within one-half mile of, any subdivision or other area of such municipal corporation which, in the opinion of the governing body, is so heavily populated as to make such hunting dangerous to the inhabitants thereof. Any such ordinance shall clearly describe each area in which hunting is prohibited and shall further provide that appropriate signs shall be erected designating the boundaries of such area.

2000, c. 289.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 15.2-1113.1

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Section 15.2-1113.1 ("Prohibiting hunting in certain areas") 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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