Virginia

Decoded

§ 18.2-349

Using vehicles to promote prostitution or unlawful sexual intercourse

It shall be unlawful for any owner or chauffeur of any vehicle, with knowledge or reason to believe the same is to be used for such purpose, to use the same or to allow the same to be used for the purpose of prostitution or unlawful sexual intercourse, or to aid or promote such prostitution or unlawful sexual intercourse by the use of any such vehicle.

History

Code 1950, § 18.1-198; 1960, c. 358; 1975, cc. 14, 15.

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Court Decisions

Bakran v. Com. (COA, 10/26/10)
. . . Code § 18.2-349. Thus, Bakran's actions clearly fall within those proscribed by Code § . . .
BAKRAN v. Com. (SCV, 11/04/11)
. . . to promote prostitution in violation of Code § 18.2-349. We have considered the issue and for the . . .
Bruce Irving Fine v. Commonwealth of Virginia (COA, 02/29/00)
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Amendment Attempts

HB2087: Prostitution-related crimes; minors, penalties.
HB1150: Commercial sex trafficking, prostitution, etc.; mistake of age defense. (failed)