Virginia § 18.2-237 - Buying, etc., certain secondhand materials; intent; possession

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 18.2-237 — Buying, etc., certain secondhand materials; intent; possession, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 18.2-237. Buying, etc., certain secondhand materials; intent; possession

If any person buy or receive secondhand grate baskets, keys, bells and bell fixtures, gas fixtures, water fixtures, water pipes, gas pipes, or any part of such fixtures or pipes with intent to defraud, he shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. Possession of any such secondhand baskets, keys, bells and bell fixtures, water fixtures, gas fixtures, water pipes, gas pipes, or any part of such fixtures or pipes if bought or received from any other person than the manufacturer thereof or his authorized agent or the owner thereof shall be prima facie evidence of such intent.

Code 1950, § 59.1-66; 1968, c. 439; 1975, cc. 14, 15.

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 18.2-237

What does Code of Virginia § 18.2-237 cover?

Section 18.2-237 ("Buying, etc., certain secondhand materials; intent; possession") 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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