Code of Virginia
Chapter 9 - Crimes Against Peace and Order
§ 18.2-423.2. Displaying noose on property of another or a highway or other public place with intent to intimidate; penalty

A. Any person who, with the intent of intimidating any person or group of persons, displays a noose on the private property of another without permission is guilty of a Class 6 felony.
B. Any person who, with the intent of intimidating any person or group of persons, displays a noose on a highway or other public place in a manner having a direct tendency to place another person in reasonable fear or apprehension of death or bodily injury is guilty of a Class 6 felony.
2009, c. 277.

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Code of Virginia

Title 18.2 - Crimes and Offenses Generally

Chapter 9 - Crimes Against Peace and Order

§ 18.2-404. Obstructing free passage of others

§ 18.2-405. What constitutes a riot; punishment

§ 18.2-406. What constitutes an unlawful assembly; punishment

§ 18.2-407. Remaining at place of riot or unlawful assembly after warning to disperse

§ 18.2-408. Conspiracy; incitement, etc., to riot

§ 18.2-409. Resisting or obstructing execution of legal process

§ 18.2-410. Power of Governor to summon law-enforcement agencies, national guard, etc., to execute process or preserve the peace

§ 18.2-411. Dispersal of unlawful or riotous assemblies; duties of officers

§ 18.2-412. Immunity of officers and others in quelling a riot or unlawful assembly

§ 18.2-413. Commission of certain offenses in county, city or town declared by Governor to be in state of riot or insurrection

§ 18.2-414. Injury to property or persons by persons unlawfully or riotously assembled

§ 18.2-414.1. Obstructing emergency medical services agency personnel in performance of mission; penalty

§ 18.2-414.2. Crossing established police lines, perimeters or barricades

§ 18.2-415. Disorderly conduct in public places

§ 18.2-416. Punishment for using abusive language to another

§ 18.2-417. Slander and libel

§ 18.2-418. Declaration of policy

§ 18.2-419. Picketing or disrupting tranquility of home

§ 18.2-420. "Clandestine organization" defined

§ 18.2-421. Information to be filed by clandestine organization with State Corporation Commission

§ 18.2-422. Prohibition of wearing of masks in certain places; exceptions

§ 18.2-423. Burning cross on property of another or public place with intent to intimidate; penalty; prima facie evidence of intent

§ 18.2-423.01. Burning object on property of another or a highway or other public place with intent to intimidate; penalty

§ 18.2-423.1. Placing swastika on certain property with intent to intimidate; penalty; prima facie evidence of intent

§ 18.2-423.2. Displaying noose on property of another or a highway or other public place with intent to intimidate; penalty

§ 18.2-424. Repealed

§ 18.2-425.1. Repealed

§ 18.2-426. "Emergency call" and "emergency personnel" defined

§ 18.2-427. Use of profane, threatening, or indecent language over public airways or by other methods

§ 18.2-428. Giving certain false information to another by telephone

§ 18.2-429. Causing telephone or pager to ring with intent to annoy

§ 18.2-429.1. False caller identification information; penalty

§ 18.2-430. Venue for offenses under this article

§ 18.2-431. Duty of telephone companies; notices in directories

§ 18.2-431.1. Illegal conveyance or possession of cellular telephone or other wireless telecommunications device by prisoner or committed person; penalty

§ 18.2-432. Repealed

§ 18.2-433.1. Definitions

§ 18.2-433.2. Paramilitary activity prohibited; penalty

§ 18.2-433.3. Exceptions