Virginia legal term
Prescriber in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Prescriber” 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 “Prescriber” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Prescriber" means a practitioner who is authorized pursuant to §§ 54.1-3303 and 54.1-3408 to issue a prescription. (Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3401)
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