Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 46.2, Motor Vehicles

Va. Code (Motor Vehicles) § 46.2-341.26:5: Qualifications and liability of persons authorized to take blood samples; procedure for taking samples

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

This statute specifies which medical professionals may withdraw blood to test for alcohol or drugs, requires sterile procedures, and makes it a Class 3 misdemeanor to reuse single-use needles or syringes.

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