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Va. Code § 18.2-308.1:6: Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearms by persons subject to substantial risk orders; penalty

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  1. Title 18.2. Crimes and Offenses Generally
  2. Chapter 7. Crimes Involving Health and Safety
  3. Article 7. Other Illegal Weapons

It is unlawful for any person who is subject to an emergency substantial risk order or a substantial risk order entered pursuant to § 19.2-152.13 or 19.2-152.14 or an order issued by a tribunal of another state, the United States or any of its territories, possessions, or commonwealths, or the District of Columbia pursuant to a statute that is substantially similar to § 19.2-152.13 or 19.2-152.14 to purchase, possess, or transport any firearm while the order is in effect. Any such person with a concealed handgun permit is prohibited from carrying any concealed firearm while the order is in effect and shall surrender his permit to the court entering the order pursuant to § 19.2-152.13 or 19.2-152.14. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.2020, cc. 887, 888.

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