Virginia § 52-4.4 - Duties relating to criminal history record information checks required by licensed firearms dealers
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 52-4.4 — Duties relating to criminal history record information checks required by licensed firearms dealers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52-4.4. Duties relating to criminal history record information checks required by licensed firearms dealers
The Superintendent of the Department of State Police shall establish a toll-free telephone number which shall be operational seven days a week between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., except December 25, for purposes of responding to inquiries from licensed firearms dealers, as such term is defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921 et seq., pursuant to the provisions of § 18.2-308.2:2. The Department shall hire and train such personnel as are necessary to administer the provisions of this section.
1989, c. 745; 1997, c. 341.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 52-4.4
What does Code of Virginia § 52-4.4 cover?
Section 52-4.4 ("Duties relating to criminal history record information checks required by licensed firearms dealers") 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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