Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 18.2, Crimes and Offenses

Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-105.2: Manufacture, sale, etc., of devices to shield against electronic detection of shoplifting prohibited; penalty

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to manufacture, sell, distribute, or possess specially designed bags or devices intended to shield shoplifted merchandise from anti-theft sensors, with intent to aid shoplifting. Violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

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