Activities Tending to Cause Violence

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This is Article 5 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Activities Tending to Cause Violence.” It is part of Chapter 9 “Crimes Against Peace and Order”, which is part of Title 18.2 “Crimes and Offenses Generally”.

It’s comprised of the following 7 sections.

§ 18.2-420	"Clandestine organization" defined
§ 18.2-421	Information to be filed by clandestine organization with State Corporation Commission
§ 18.2-422	Prohibition of wearing of masks in certain places; exceptions
§ 18.2-423	Burning cross on property of another or public place with intent to intimidate; penalty; prima facie evidence of intent
§ 18.2-423.01	Burning object on property of another or a highway or other public place with intent to intimidate; penalty
§ 18.2-423.1	Placing Nazi symbol or emblem on certain property with intent to intimidate; penalty; prima facie evidence of intent
§ 18.2-423.2	Displaying noose on property of another or a highway or other public place with intent to intimidate; penalty