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13 V.S.A. ch. 031, § 1454 Statement of purpose
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§ 1454. Statement of purpose The Legislature finds and declares that it is the right of every person to enjoy the public peace and that sense of security and tranquility afforded by the protection of the law, and that wrongful activities motivated by hatred toward particular clas…
13 V.S.A. ch. 031, § 1455 Hate-motivated crimes
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§ 1455. Hate-motivated crimes (a) A person who commits, causes to be committed, or attempts to commit any crime and whose conduct is motivated, in whole or in part, by another person’s or a group of persons’ actual or perceived membership in a protected category shall be subject …
13 V.S.A. ch. 031, § 1456 Burning of cross or other religious symbol
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§ 1456. Burning of cross or other religious symbol Any person who intentionally sets fire to, or burns, causes to be burned, or aids or procures the burning of a cross or a religious symbol, with the intention of terrorizing or harassing a particular person or persons, shall be s…
13 V.S.A. ch. 031, § 1457 Civil liability and enforcement
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§ 1457. Civil liability and enforcement Independent of any criminal prosecution or the result thereof, any person suffering damage, loss, or injury as a result of conduct prohibited by section 1455 or 1456 of this title may bring an action for injunctive relief, compensatory and …