The following local ordinances apply in Madison County:
- Sec. 18-49. - Carrying loaded firearms on public highways. (reference)
(a) Under the authority of Code of Virginia, § 15.2-1209.1, as amended, it shall be unlawful for any person to carry or have in his possession while on any part of a public highway within the County a loaded firearm when such person is not authorized to hunt on the private property on both sides of the highway along which he is standing or walking; provided, however, that this section shall not apply to persons carrying loaded firearms in moving vehicles, nor to persons acting at the time in defense of persons or property.
(b) Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $100.00 for each violation.
(Ord. of 4-12-1983, § 1)
- Sec. 18-50. - Transportation of loaded rifle or shotgun. (reference)
(a) Under the authority of Code of Virginia, § 15.2-915.2, as amended, it shall be unlawful for any person to transport, possess or carry a loaded shotgun or loaded rifle in any vehicle on any public street, road or highway within the County; provided, however, that this section shall not apply to duly authorized law enforcement officers or military personnel in the performance of their lawful duties, nor to any person who reasonably believes that a loaded shotgun or loaded rifle is necessary for his personal safety in the course of his employment or business.
(b) Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $100.00 for each such violation.
(Ord. of 4-12-1983, § 2)
- Sec. 18-51. - Hunting prohibited near highways. (reference)
(a) Under the authority of Code of Virginia, § 29.1-526, as amended, it shall be unlawful to hunt or attempt to hunt with a firearm any game bird or game animal while the hunting or attempting to hunt is on or within 100 yards of any primary or secondary highway in the County. For the purpose of this section, the term "hunt" or "attempt to hunt" shall not include the necessary crossing of such highways for the bona fide purpose of going into or leaving a lawful hunting area.
(b) Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $100.00 for each such violation.
(Ord. of 4-12-1983, § 3)