Virginia § 59.1-137 - Definition
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 59.1-137 — Definition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59.1-137. Definition
Whenever used in this chapter:
"Explosives" means any chemical compound, mechanical mixture or device the primary or common purpose of which is to function by explosion. The term includes, but is not limited to dynamite and other high explosives, black blasting powder, pellet powder, initiating explosives, blasting caps, electric blasting caps, detonators, safety fuse, fuse igniters, fuse lighters, squibs, cordeau detonant fuse, instantaneous fuse, detonating cord, igniter cord, igniters and those materials included in the list published annually in the Federal Register by the Department of the Treasury pursuant to the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970 (18 U.S.C. § 841 et seq.).
Code 1950, § 59-222; 1960, c. 578; 1968, c. 439; 1976, c. 250.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 59.1-137
What does Code of Virginia § 59.1-137 cover?
Section 59.1-137 ("Definition") 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 § 59.1-137?
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