[Adopted 8-13-1998]
[Amended 4-13-2023]
Pursuant to § 15.2-1209.1 of the Code
of Virginia, it shall be unlawful for any person to carry or have
in his or her possession, while on any part of a public highway within
Northumberland County, a loaded firearm when such person is not authorized
to hunt on private property on both sides of the highway along which
he or she is standing or walking.
The provisions of this article shall not apply
to persons carrying loaded firearms in moving vehicles nor to persons
acting at the time in defense of persons or property.
Any violation of this article shall be punishable
by a fine not to exceed $100.
