Chap. 379.—An ACT to Prevent Lobbying with the General Assembly of
this State.

Approved March 26, 1872.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That
any person who shall pay or receive money or other compensa-
dion directly, or indirectly, for the purpose of securing the
passage or defeat of any measure by the general assembly of
this state, Shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and if convicted
thereof, shall be punished by confinement in jail not exceeding
twelve months and by fine not exceeding five thousand dollars.

2. Any person who shall employ paid agents for the purpose
of giving information of any action which may be taken by the
general assembly, in order that said information may be used
for the purpose of securing the passage or defeat of any meas-
ure by the general assembly, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor,
and if convicted thereof, shall be punished by confinement in
jail not exceeding twelve months and by fine not exceeding
five thousand dollars.

3. This act shall not apply to any person who may be invited
by, or have the permission of any regular or special committee
of the general assembly, to appear before it, either for or
against any measure. :

4. This act shall be in force from its passage.