CODE OF VIRGINIA

HUNTING DEER WITH SIGHTS AFTER DARK; FORFEITURE OF WEAPON AND SIGHTING DEVICE
(§ 29.1-523.1)

A. Any person who kills or attempts to kill any deer between one hour after
sunset and one hour before sunrise using a firearm equipped with any sighting
device other than iron or open sights shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.
In addition to this penalty, the court shall revoke the current hunting license
and privileges of the person convicted of violating this section and prohibit
that person from hunting for a period of one to five years. Notification of such
revocation or prohibition shall be forwarded to the Department pursuant to
subsections C and D of § 18.2-56.1.

B. Every firearm equipped with any sighting device other than iron or open
sights used with the knowledge or consent of the owner in violation of this
section shall be forfeited to the Commonwealth. Upon being condemned as
forfeited in proceedings under Chapter 22.1 (§ 19.2-386.1 et seq.) of Title
19.2, the proceeds of the sale shall be disposed of according to law.This
section shall not apply to persons duly authorized to kill deer according to the
provisions of § 29.1-529.

HISTORY: 2001, c. 112; 2010, c. 183; 2012, cc. 283, 756.