Virginia § 18.2-386 - Showing previews of certain motion pictures

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§ 18.2-386. Showing previews of certain motion pictures

It shall be unlawful for any person to exhibit any trailer or preview of any motion picture which has a motion picture industry rating which would not permit persons in the audience viewing the feature motion picture to see the complete motion picture from which the trailer or preview is taken. Persons violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Code 1950, § 18.1-246.1; 1970, c. 504; 1975, cc. 14, 15.

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

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What does Code of Virginia § 18.2-386 cover?

Section 18.2-386 ("Showing previews of certain motion pictures") 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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