| Date | 1856 |
|---|---|
| Law/Legislation | Law |
| Jurisdiction | VA |
| Title | Chapter 50 |
| Description/Full Text | It shall not be lawful for citizens of Virginia to hire a slave or permit a slave to reside in the District of Columbia unless in the service of his owner, and thereafter to permit such slave to return to this state under a penalty of $50.00, one-half of which is to be paid to the informer. |
| Additional Information | – |
| Source | Black Laws of Virginia, By: June Purcell Guild |
| Transcriber Notes | – |
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