Va. Code § 29.1-548

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 29.1-548 - Killing deer illegally

Any person killing a deer in violation of Board regulations, or who exceeds the bag limit for deer, or who kills a deer during the closed season shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. However, any person who kills a deer illegally during the open season shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor if such person immediately delivers the complete carcass in good condition to the conservation police officer of the county or city in which it was killed. At that time it shall be confiscated and disposed of by the conservation police officer or as otherwise provided. Any such person delivering such carcass to the conservation police officer shall be exempt from replacement cost as provided in § 29.1-551.

Va. Code § 29.1-548

Code 1950, § 29-162; 1956, c. 466; 1958, c. 444; 1962, c. 469; 1987, c. 488; 1988, c. 19; 2007, c. 87.

Amended by Acts 2007, § c. 87.

Amended by Acts 1988, § c. 19.

Amended by Acts 1987, § c. 488.

Amended by Acts 1962, § c. 469.

Amended by Acts 1958, § c. 444.

Amended by Acts 1956, § c. 466.