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

Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-248.1: Penalties for sale, gift, distribution or possession with intent to sell, give or distribute marijuana

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to sell, give, distribute, or possess marijuana with intent to distribute. Penalties range from Class 1 misdemeanor for small amounts to felonies punishable by 5–30 years imprisonment for larger quantities or manufacturing.

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