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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246 — Penalty in general for violations

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 8: Misrepresentations and Other Offenses Connected with Sales, Code of Virginia.

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Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246

Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the text of the Code of Virginia from the official Virginia Law Portal API published by the Virginia General Assembly's Division of Legislative Automated Systems; it is not the official Code of Virginia.

Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
Unless otherwise provided, any person who shall violate any provision of any section in this article shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

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Questions this section answers

Is counterfeit cigarettes a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?

It depends on the circumstances: counterfeit cigarettes ranges from a class 1 misdemeanor to a class 6 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.14.

Counterfeit cigarettes - less than 10 cartons, first offense: class 1 misdemeanor (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.14B) · Counterfeit cigarettes - less than 10 cartons, second or subsequent offense: class 6 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.14B) · Counterfeit cigarettes - 10 or more cartons: class 6 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.14B)

Is penalty in general for violations a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?

Penalty in general for violations is a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.

Which Virginia statute covers penalty in general for violations?

Penalty in general for violations is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246 (Penalty in general for violations).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.