                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

FALSE REPRESENTATION OF MILITARY STATUS; PENALTY (§ 18.2-177.1)

A. It is unlawful for any person, with the intent to obtain any services, to
falsely represent himself to be a member or veteran of the United States Armed
Forces, Armed Forces Reserves, or National Guard by wearing the uniform or any
medal or insignia authorized for use by the members or veterans of the United
States Armed Forces, Armed Forces Reserves, or National Guard by federal or
state law or regulation and obtain any services through such false
representation.

B. It is unlawful for any person, with the intent to obtain any services, to
falsely represent himself as a recipient of any decoration or medal created by
federal or state law or regulation to honor the members or veterans of the
United States Armed Forces, Armed Forces Reserves, or National Guard and obtain
any services through such false representation.

C. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

D. The provisions of this section shall not preclude prosecution under any other
statute.

HISTORY: 2016, c. 236.