Virginia § 18.2-322 - Expectorating in public places
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 18.2-322 — Expectorating in public places, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.2-322. Expectorating in public places
No person shall spit, expectorate, or deposit any sputum, saliva, mucus, or any form of saliva or sputum upon the floor, stairways, or upon any part of any public building or place where the public assemble, or upon the floor of any part of any public conveyance, or upon any sidewalk abutting on any public street, alley or lane of any town or city.
Any person violating any provision of this section shall be guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor.
Code 1950, § 32-69; 1975, cc. 14, 15.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 18.2-322
What does Code of Virginia § 18.2-322 cover?
Section 18.2-322 ("Expectorating in public places") 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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