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Distributor in Virginia Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session

In Virginia criminal law, “Distributor” 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 “Distributor” mean in Virginia criminal law?

"Distributor" means a person who distributes. (Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3401)

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