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

Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-258: Certain premises deemed common nuisance; penalty

Gross Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A property owner, manager, or operator who knowingly allows a location to be used for illegal drug activity or frequented by people using illegal drugs commits a Class 1 misdemeanor; repeat offenders face a Class 6 felony.

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