| Date | 1788 |
|---|---|
| Law/Legislation | Law |
| Jurisdiction | VA |
| Title | Chapter XII |
| Description/Full Text | A practice has prevailed for some time past of importing felons convict into this state under various pretenses, which felons convict have been sold among the people, whereby much injury has been done to the morals as well as the health of the citizens; therefore, it is enacted that after January 1 next no such shall be imported under penalty. |
| Additional Information | – |
| Source | Black Laws of Virginia, By: June Purcell Guild |
| Transcriber Notes | – |
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