CODE OF VIRGINIA VIOLATION OF SECTIONS WITHIN ARTICLE SEPARATE AND DISTINCT OFFENSES (ยง 18.2-46.10) A violation of any section in this article shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. If the acts or activities violating any section within this article also violate another provision of law, a prosecution under any section in this article shall not prohibit or bar any prosecution or proceeding under such other provision or the imposition of any penalties provided for thereby. HISTORY: 2002, cc. 588, 623.