# Va. Code Ann. § 52-4.4: Duties relating to criminal history record information checks required by licensed firearms dealers

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T52_C1_S52-4.4

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 52-4.4
- **Heading:** Duties relating to criminal history record information checks required by licensed firearms dealers
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 52 / Chapter 1 / Section 52-4.4

## Text

The Superintendent of the Department of State Police shall establish a toll-free telephone number which shall be operational seven days a week between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., except December 25, for purposes of responding to inquiries from licensed firearms dealers, as such term is defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921 et seq., pursuant to the provisions of § 18.2-308.2:2 . The Department shall hire and train such personnel as are necessary to administer the provisions of this section.

1989, c. 745; 1997, c. 341 .

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