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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258.2 — Assisting individuals in unlawfully procuring prescription drugs; penalty

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 1: Drugs, Code of Virginia.

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Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258.2

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. § 18.2-258.2Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
Unless otherwise specifically authorized by law, any person who, for compensation, knowingly assists another in unlawfully procuring prescription drugs from a pharmacy or other source he knows is not licensed, registered or permitted by the licensing authority of the Commonwealth, any other state or territory of the United States, or the United States, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and, upon a second or subsequent conviction, a Class 6 felony.

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Is assisting individuals in unlawfully procuring prescription drugs a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?

It depends on the circumstances: assisting individuals in unlawfully procuring prescription drugs ranges from a class 1 misdemeanor to a class 6 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258.2.

First offense: class 1 misdemeanor (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258.2) · Second or subsequent offense: class 6 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258.2)

Which Virginia statute covers assisting individuals in unlawfully procuring prescription drugs?

Assisting individuals in unlawfully procuring prescription drugs is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258.2 (Assisting individuals in unlawfully procuring prescription drugs; penalty).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.