Code of Virginia § 19.2-386.31. Seizure and forfeiture of property used in connection with the exploitation and solicitation of children.
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All audio and visual equipment, electronic equipment, devices and other personal property used in connection with the possession, production, distribution, publication, sale, possession with intent to distribute or making of child pornography that constitutes a violation of § 18.2-374.1 or 18.2-374.1:1 , or in connection with the solicitation of a person less than 18 years of age that constitutes a violation of § 18.2-374.3 shall be subject to lawful seizure by a law-enforcement officer and shall be subject to forfeiture to the Commonwealth pursuant to Chapter 22.1 (§ 19.2-386.1 et seq.).
The Commonwealth shall file an information and notice of seizure in accordance with the procedures in Chapter 22.1 (§ 19.2-386.1 et seq.).
1986, c. 596, § 18.2-374.2; 1999, c. 659 ; 2004, c. 995 ; 2007, cc. 134 , 386 ; 2012, cc. 283 , 756 ; 2020, c. 1000 .