Virginia § 29.1-521.1 - Willfully impeding hunting or trapping; penalty
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 29.1-521.1 — Willfully impeding hunting or trapping; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29.1-521.1. Willfully impeding hunting or trapping; penalty
A. It is unlawful to willfully and intentionally impede the lawful hunting or trapping of wild birds or wild animals.
B. It is unlawful for any person or his agent to knowingly and intentionally facilitate or attempt to cause a violation of subdivision A 4 of § 29.1-521 by putting out bait or salt for any wildlife in any place used or occupied by hunters to hunt wild birds or wild animals.
C. Any person convicted of a violation of this section is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.
1988, c. 584; 2010, c. 626.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 29.1-521.1
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Section 29.1-521.1 ("Willfully impeding hunting or trapping; penalty") 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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