Virginia law prohibits recording motion pictures in commercial theaters without the owner's consent, with violations classified as a Class 1 misdemeanor. Theater owners or their agents can detain suspected violators for up to one hour if they have probable cause, without civil liability, until law enforcement arrives. The law excludes authorized law enforcement or intelligence activities from these restrictions.
Yes, recording a movie in a commercial theater without the owner's consent is illegal and considered a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Yes, owners or their agents can detain suspected individuals for up to one hour if they have probable cause, pending law enforcement arrival.
No, this law does not apply to lawful investigative, law enforcement, or intelligence activities by authorized agents.
It refers to the recording capability of analog or digital photographic or video cameras used to capture motion pictures.