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Virginia Code Title 18.2. Crimes and Offenses Generally § 18.2-308.2:1. Prohibiting the selling, etc., of firearms to certain persons

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<Section effective until July 1, 2021.  See, also, section 18.2-308.2:1 effective July 1, 2021.>

Any person who sells, barters, gives or furnishes, or has in his possession or under his control with the intent of selling, bartering, giving or furnishing, any firearm to any person he knows is prohibited from possessing or transporting a firearm pursuant to § 18.2-308.1:1, 18.2-308.1:2, or 18.2-308.1:3, subsection B of § 18.2-308.1:4, 18.2-308.1:6 or § 18.2-308.2, subsection B of § 18.2-308.2:01, or § 18.2-308.7 shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony.  However, this prohibition shall not be applicable when the person convicted of the felony, adjudicated delinquent or acquitted by reason of insanity has (i) been issued a permit pursuant to subsection C of § 18.2-308.2 or been granted relief pursuant to subsection B of § 18.2-308.1:1, or § 18.2-308.1:2 or 18.2-308.1:3;  (ii) been pardoned or had his political disabilities removed in accordance with subsection B of § 18.2-308.2;  or (iii) obtained a permit to ship, transport, possess or receive firearms pursuant to the laws of the United States.

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