Virginia § 18.2-379 - Employing or permitting minor to assist in offense under article
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 18.2-379 — Employing or permitting minor to assist in offense under article, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.2-379. Employing or permitting minor to assist in offense under article
It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to hire, employ, use or permit any minor to do or assist in doing any act or thing constituting an offense under this article.
Code 1950, § 18.1-234; 1960, c. 233; 1975, cc. 14, 15.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 18.2-379
What does Code of Virginia § 18.2-379 cover?
Section 18.2-379 ("Employing or permitting minor to assist in offense under article") 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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