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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Virginia Code Title 29.1. Wildlife, Inland Fisheries, and Boating § 29.1-521.1. Willfully impeding hunting or trapping; penalty - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/va/title-29-1-wildlife-inland-fisheries-and-boating/va-code-sect-29-1-521-1/
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