No officer of this Commonwealth, or any political subdivision thereof, shall, in administering an oath in pursuance of law, require or request any person taking the oath to kiss the Holy Bible, or any book or books thereof, but persons being sworn for any purpose may be required to place their hand on the Holy Bible.
Any officer violating this section shall be subject to a fine of $100.
1920, p. 54; Michie Code 1942, § 278a.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 49 - Oaths, Affirmations and Bonds
Chapter 1 - Oaths and Affirmations
§ 49-1. Form of general oath required of officers
§ 49-2. Form of oath for out-of-state commissioners
§ 49-3. Who may administer oaths to officers
§ 49-4. Magistrates and other officers who may administer oaths and take affidavits
§ 49-5. Officer of another state or country may take affidavit; authentication
§ 49-6. Oath or affidavit required of purchaser of fuel, etc.
§ 49-7. Affidavits for corporations, partnerships, and other entities
§ 49-8. Where fact of oaths having been taken is recorded
§ 49-9. When affirmation may be made