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

Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-46.7: Act of bioterrorism against agricultural crops or animals; penalty

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person who maliciously destroys agricultural crops or animals worth $2,500 or more using infectious biological substances to intimidate civilians or influence government conduct commits a Class 3 felony.

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