Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org7820518.2-423.2Displaying noose on property of another or a highway or other public place with intent to intimidate; penalty202517.1-80519.2-392.0253.1-202.353.1-40.02Crimes and Offenses GenerallyCrimes Against Peace and OrderActivities Tending to Cause Violence

A. Any person who, with the intent of intimidating any person or group of persons, displays a noose on the private property of another without permission is guilty of a Class 6 felony.

B. Any person who, with the intent of intimidating any person or group of persons, displays a noose on a highway or other public place in a manner having a direct tendency to place another person in reasonable fear or apprehension of death or bodily injury is guilty of a Class 6 felony.

2009, c. 277.