Dealers in Firearms

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This is Chapter 42 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Dealers in Firearms.” It is part of Subtitle V “Occupations Regulated by Local Governing Bodies”, which is part of Title 54.1 “Professions and Occupations”. It contains 5 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 5 sections.

§ 54.1-4200	Definitions
§ 54.1-4201	Inspection of records
§ 54.1-4201.1	Notification by sponsor of firearms show to State Police and local law-enforcement authorities required; records; penalty
§ 54.1-4201.2	Firearm transactions by persons other than dealers; mandatory background checks
§ 54.1-4202	Penalties for violation of the provisions of this chapter