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Button Cites Laws Barring Cross Burning
Richmond AP. Atty Gen. Robert Y. Button issued an opinion stating it is against state law to burn a cross in front of a residence or on highway right of way without the written permission of the owner or occupier. He noted public property also requires authorization. Another statute prohibits burning a cross to intimidate on public or private property.
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Richmond
Atty
Robert Y. Button
Button
Commonwealth
William W. Jones
Nansemond County