Code of Virginia References

DBVI and Other Provisions Pertaining to the Blind.

Title 51.5, Chapter 12 -  Persons Who Are Blind and Vision Impaired.

§ 2.2-1117. Purchases from Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired; violation.

§ 46.2-221 Certain state agencies to report to Department concerning the blind and nearly blind; use of such information by Department; Department to report names of persons refused licenses for defective vision.

§ 22.1-217. Visually impaired children.

Other References of Interest to Blind and Vision Impaired Persons:

Title 51.5, Chapter 9 - Rights of Persons With Disabilities.

§ 24.2-649 Assistance for certain voters.

§46.2-932.1.Duty of driver approaching blind pedestrian; effect of failure of blind person to carry white cane or use dog guide.

§ 46.2-933 When vehicles to stop for pedestrian guided by dog or carrying white, red-tipped white, or metallic cane.

§ 46.2-934 Failure to use cane or guide dog not contributory negligence.

§ 3.1-796.128:1 Intentional interference with a guide or leader dog; penalty.

§ 3.1-796.87 Amount of license tax.

§ 29.1-301 Exemptions from license requirements.