Virginia legal term
Wholesale distribution in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Wholesale distribution” 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 “Wholesale distribution” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Wholesale distribution" means (i) distribution of prescription drugs to persons other than consumers or patients and (ii) delivery of Schedule VI prescription devices to the ultimate user or consumer pursuant to § 54.1-3415.1 , subject to the exemptions set forth in the federal Drug Supply Chain Security Act. (Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3401)
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