Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 18.2, Crimes and Offenses

Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-248: Manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute a controlled substance or an imitation controlled substance prohibited; penalties

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

It is illegal to manufacture, sell, give, distribute, or possess with intent to distribute controlled substances or imitation controlled substances. Violations carry mandatory imprisonment of at least 5 years and fines up to $500,000.

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