Virginia § 18.2-377 - Placards, posters, bills, etc
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 18.2-377 — Placards, posters, bills, etc, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.2-377. Placards, posters, bills, etc
It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to expose, place, display, post up, exhibit, paint, print, or mark, or cause to be exposed, placed, displayed, posted, exhibited, painted, printed or marked, in or on any building, structure, billboard, wall or fence, or on any street, or in or upon any public place, any placard, poster, banner, bill, writing, or picture which is obscene, or which advertises or promotes any obscene item proscribed in § 18.2-373 or any obscene exhibition or performance proscribed in § 18.2-375, or knowingly to permit the same to be displayed on property belonging to or controlled by him.
Code 1950, § 18.1-232; 1960, c. 233; 1975, cc. 14, 15.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 18.2-377
What does Code of Virginia § 18.2-377 cover?
Section 18.2-377 ("Placards, posters, bills, etc") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 18.2-377?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 18.2-377 apply to my situation?
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