Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 18.2, Crimes and Offenses
Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-215: Removal or alteration of identification numbers on household electrical appliances; possession of such appliances
What this law says, in plain English
It is illegal to remove, change, or alter serial or identification numbers on household electrical appliances. Knowingly possessing such altered appliances for resale or for more than 48 hours without reporting to law enforcement is also prohibited. Violations are Class 1 misdemeanors.
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