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

Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-248.02: Allowing a minor or incapacitated person to be present during manufacture or attempted manufacture of methamphetamine or fentanyl prohibited; penalties

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person 18+ who knowingly allows a minor under 15, a minor 15+ in their custody, or an incapacitated person to be present during methamphetamine or fentanyl manufacture commits a felony punishable by 10–40 years imprisonment, served consecutively with other sentences.

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