| Date | 1796 |
|---|---|
| Law/Legislation | Law |
| Jurisdiction | VA |
| Title | Chapter II |
| Description/Full Text | If slaves are carried from this state by their owners, they may be brought back to Virginia, and they are not entitled to their freedom, unless they are entitled to their freedom under the laws of that other state. |
| Additional Information | – |
| Source | Black Laws of Virginia, By: June Purcell Guild |
| Transcriber Notes | – |
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