Va. Code § 18.2-382
Photographs, slides and motion pictures
Virginia · Code of Virginia Title 18.2 — Crimes and Offenses Generally · Status: effective
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- Va. Code § 18.2-382, Photographs, slides and motion pictures, Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-09-23, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1376503
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Every person who knowingly:
(1) Photographs himself or any other person, for purposes of preparing an obscene film, photograph, negative, slide or motion picture for purposes of sale or distribution; or
(2) Models, poses, acts, or otherwise assists in the preparation of any obscene film, photograph, negative, slide or motion picture for purposes of sale or distribution;
shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.