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Riot And Unlawful Assembly

This is Article 1 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Riot And Unlawful Assembly.” It is part of Title 18.2, titled “Crimes And Offenses Generally.” It is part of Chapter 9, titled “Crimes Against Peace And Order.” It’s comprised of the following 13 sections.

§ 18.2-404
Obstructing free passage of others
§ 18.2-405
What constitutes a riot; punishment
§ 18.2-406
What constitutes an unlawful assembly; punishment
§ 18.2-407
Remaining at place of riot or unlawful assembly after warning to disperse
§ 18.2-408
Conspiracy; incitement, etc., to riot
§ 18.2-409
Resisting or obstructing execution of legal process
§ 18.2-410
Power of Governor to summon law-enforcement agencies, national guard, etc., to execute process or preserve the peace
§ 18.2-411
Dispersal of unlawful or riotous assemblies; duties of officers
§ 18.2-412
Immunity of officers and others in quelling a riot or unlawful assembly
§ 18.2-413
Commission of certain offenses in county, city or town declared by Governor to be in state of riot or insurrection
§ 18.2-414
Injury to property or persons by persons unlawfully or riotously assembled
§ 18.2-414.1
Obstructing emergency medical services agency personnel in performance of mission; penalty
§ 18.2-414.2
Crossing established police lines, perimeters or barricades

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