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

Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-264: Inhaling drugs or other noxious chemical substances or causing, etc. others to do so prohibited; sale, distribution, etc. of nitrous oxide prohibited; penalties

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Unlawful to inhale drugs or noxious chemicals to become intoxicated (Class 1 misdemeanor) or to cause others to do so (Class 2 misdemeanor). Unlawful to sell nitrous oxide devices or flavored nitrous oxide to non-exempt persons (Class 1 misdemeanor).

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