Virginia legal term
Retailer in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Retailer” 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 “Retailer” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Retailer" means a person who sells food for consumption and not for resale. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-241)
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