CODE OF VIRGINIA

HUNTING WITH FIREARMS WHILE UNDER INFLUENCE OF INTOXICANT OR NARCOTIC DRUG;
PENALTY (§ 18.2-285)

It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt wildlife with a firearm, bow and
arrow, or crossbow in the Commonwealth of Virginia while he is (i) under the
influence of alcohol; (ii) under the influence of any narcotic drug or any other
self-administered intoxicant or drug of whatsoever nature, or any combination of
such drugs, to a degree that impairs his ability to hunt with a firearm, bow and
arrow, or crossbow safely; or (iii) under the combined influence of alcohol and
any drug or drugs to a degree that impairs his ability to hunt with a firearm,
bow and arrow, or crossbow safely. Any person who violates the provisions of
this section is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Conservation police officers,
sheriffs and all other law-enforcement officers shall enforce the provisions of
this section.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 29-140.1; 1952, c. 96; 1962, c. 469; 1975, cc. 14, 15;
1999, c. 543; 2005, c. 507.