Virginia legal term
Consumer in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Consumer” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Consumer” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Consumer" means an individual who is not permitted as a wholesaler pursuant to § 58.1-1011 or who is not a retailer. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.6)
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