| Date | 1805 |
|---|---|
| Law/Legislation | Law |
| Jurisdiction | VA |
| Title | Chapter 11 |
| Description/Full Text | Carrying away any slave is a misdemeanor, punishabke by a fine of from $100.00 to $500.00 and imprisonment in the jail or penitentiary from two to four years, and payment to the owner of the slave of doublethe value of the slave. Masters of vessels who permit slaves to come on board. or who buy any commodity from a slave without consent of the owner, shall forfeit $200.00 in addition to the penalties now imposed. |
| Additional Information | – |
| Source | Black Laws of Virginia, By: June Purcell Guild |
| Transcriber Notes | – |
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