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Virginia Legislation
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Statewide Anti-Trafficking Laws
Abduction with intent to extort money or for immoral purpose – VA Code § 18.2-48
Abduction and kidnapping defined; punishment – VA Code § 18.2-47
Definitions – VA Code § 63.2-100 (Effective until July 1, 2021)
Criminal penalties; forfeiture – VA Code § 18.2-515
Extortion of money, property or pecuniary benefit – VA Code § 18.2-59
Human trafficking hotline; posted notice required; civil penalty – VA Code § 40.1-11.3
Information on human trafficking – VA Code § 63.2-214.3
Receiving money from earnings of male or female prostitute; penalties – VA Code § 18.2-357
Taking, detaining, etc., person for prostitution, etc., or consenting thereto; human trafficking – VA Code § 18.2-355
Training materials on human trafficking – VA Code § 22.1-16.5