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

Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-260: Prescribing, dispensing, etc., drug except as authorized in article and Drug Control Act; violations for which no penalty provided

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to prescribe, administer, or dispense drugs except as authorized by the Drug Control Act. Violations without a specified penalty elsewhere are Class 1 misdemeanors.

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