49-10 - Use of Bible in administration of oaths. - Virginia Statutes

§ 49-10. Use of Bible in administration of oaths.

No officer of this Commonwealth, or any political subdivision thereof, shall,in administering an oath in pursuance of law, require or request any persontaking the oath to kiss the Holy Bible, or any book or books thereof, butpersons being sworn for any purpose may be required to place their hand onthe Holy Bible.

Any officer violating this section shall be subject to a fine of $100.

(1920, p. 54; Michie Code 1942, § 278a.)