Section 10. Definitions  


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  • The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

    "Police officer" means law-enforcement officials appointed pursuant to Article 3 (§ 15.2-1609 et seq.) of Chapter 16 and Chapter 17 (§ 15.2-1700 et seq.) of Title 15.2, Chapter 17 (§ 23-232 et seq.) of Title 23, Chapter 2 (§ 29.1-200et seq.) of Title 29.1, or Chapter 1 (§ 52-1 et seq.) of Title 52 of the Code of Virginia or sworn federal law-enforcement officers.

    "University property" means any property owned, leased, or controlled by the College of William & Mary in Virginia, including the Virginia Institute of Marine Science.

    "Weapon" means any firearm or any other weapon listed in § 18.2-308 A of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 28, Issue 09, eff. January 3, 2012.

Statutory Authority

§ 23-44 of the Code of Virginia.