| Date | 1808 |
|---|---|
| Law/Legislation | Law |
| Jurisdiction | VA |
| Title | Chapter 15 |
| Description/Full Text | Any person who may hereafter apprehend a runaway slave shall be entitled to a reward of $2.00, and mileage as heretofore. If the owner does not claim a runaway within twelve months, the sheriff shall advertise for one month in any public newspaper the time and place of selling the runaway. |
| Additional Information | – |
| Source | Black Laws of Virginia, By: June Purcell Guild |
| Transcriber Notes | – |
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