diff --git a/pkg/vm/vm.go b/pkg/vm/vm.go
index 122e4062b..40fe95952 100644
--- a/pkg/vm/vm.go
+++ b/pkg/vm/vm.go
@@ -196,10 +196,11 @@ func (v *VM) LoadFile(path string) error {
 
 // Load initializes the VM with the program given.
 func (v *VM) Load(prog []byte) {
-	// clear all stacks, it could be a reload.
+	// Clear all stacks and state, it could be a reload.
 	v.istack.Clear()
 	v.estack.Clear()
 	v.astack.Clear()
+	v.state = noneState
 	v.LoadScript(prog)
 }