Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 18.2, Crimes and Offenses
Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-83: Threats to bomb, damage, or discharge a firearm within or at buildings or means of transportation; false information as to danger to such buildings, etc.; punishment; venue
What this law says, in plain English
Making or communicating threats to bomb, burn, or damage buildings or vehicles, or falsely reporting such dangers, is a Class 5 felony. Minors under 18 committing this offense face Class 1 misdemeanor charges instead.
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