Virginia law §§ 18.2-190.2 to 18.2-190.5 establish criminal penalties for the possession, sale, and manufacture of unlawful electronic communication devices and related equipment. The statutes specify that knowingly engaging in these activities is generally classified as a Class 6 felony, with certain exceptions for licensed manufacturers and service providers. The laws aim to deter the illegal creation and distribution of such devices through strict penalties.
An unlawful electronic communication device includes any device or equipment used to facilitate illegal electronic communication, as defined in Virginia law, and manufacturing or possessing such devices without proper authorization is prohibited.
Possessing or manufacturing such devices is generally classified as a Class 6 felony, which can result in criminal charges, fines, and imprisonment, unless the activity is conducted by licensed manufacturers or service providers.
No, selling an unlawful electronic communication device or related materials with knowledge or reason to believe it will be used unlawfully is a Class 6 felony under Virginia law.
Yes, law enforcement agencies and licensed electronic communication equipment manufacturers acting within their official capacity are exempt from these prohibitions.