- Slaves were forbidden to leave the owner's property unless they obtained permission or were accompanied by a white person
- South Carolina slave code, 1712
- Any slave attempting to run away and leave thecolonyreceived the death penalty.
- South Carolina slave code, 1712
- Any slave who evaded capture for 20 days or more was to be publicly whipped for the first offense; branded with the letter R on the right cheek for the second offense; and lose one ear if absent for 30 days for the third offense.
-South Carolina slave code, 1712
- Owners refusing to abide by the slave code were fined and forfeited ownership of their slaves
-South Carolina slave code, 1712
- Slave homes were searched every two weeks for weapons or stolen goods. Punishment for violations included loss of ears, branding, nose-slitting and death.
-South Carolina slave code, 1712
- No slave was allowed to work for pay, or to plant corn, peas or rice; or to keep hogs, cattle, or horses; or to own or operate a boat; to buy or sell or wear clothes finer than "Negro cloth. "
-South Carolina slave code, 1712
- No slave could be taught to write, work on Sunday or work more than 15 hours per day in summer, and 14 hours in winter.
- Virginia slave code, 1739
- Willful killing of a slave exacted a fine of 700 pounds, and "passion" killing 350 pounds.
- Virginia slave code, 1739
- The fine for concealing runaway slaves was $1,000 and a prison sentence of up to one year.
- Virginia slave code, 1739
- A fine of $100 and six months in prison were imposed for employing any black or slave as a clerk, for selling or giving alcoholic beverages to slaves, and for teaching a slave to read and write.
- Virginia slave code, 1739
- Freeing a slave was forbidden, except by deed, and after 1820 only by permission of thelegislature.
-Virginia slave code, 1739
- Negro women’s children to serve according to the condition of the mother.
-Virginia slave code, 1662
- Baptising of slaves does not keep them out of bondage.
-Virginia slave code, 1667
- If any slave resist his master and dies because of the punishment, the slave’s death shall not be considered a felony.
-Virginia slave code, 1669
- No master or overseer knowingly allowing any Negro or slave not properly belonging to him or them, to remain or be upon his or their plantation above the space of four hours at any one time.
-Virginia slave code, 1682
- Any white woman who gives birth to a mulatto (biracial) child is required to pay a heavy fine or be sold for a five-year term of servitude.
-Virginia slave code, 1691