CODE OF VIRGINIA REMOVAL OF SUPPORTS (§ 45.1-161.119) A. No person shall deliberately remove any support in active areas unless equivalent protection is provided. B. Any person who accidentally knocks out or dislodges a support shall promptly replace the support. HISTORY: Code 1950, §§ 45-68.1, 45-68.3; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, § 45.1-41; 1975, c. 520; 1978, c. 118; 1980, c. 338; 1982, c. 234; 1988, c. 577; 1994, c. 28.