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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-261 — Monetary penalty

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 1: Drugs, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-261

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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-261Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

Any person licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy who violates any of the provisions of the Drug Control Act (§ 54.1-3400 et seq.) or of this article, and who is not criminally prosecuted, shall be subject to the monetary penalty provided in this section. If, by a majority vote, the Board shall determine that the respondent is guilty of the violation complained of, the Board shall proceed to determine the amount of the monetary penalty for such violation, which shall not exceed the sum of $1,000 for each violation. Such penalty may be sued for and recovered in the name of the Commonwealth.

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Is attempts to commit felonies other than Class 1 felony offenses a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?

It depends on the circumstances: attempts to commit felonies other than Class 1 felony offenses ranges from a class 6 felony to a class 4 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-26.

Attempt to commit felony punishable by life or more than 20 years: class 4 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-261) · Attempt to commit felony punishable by 20 years: class 5 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-262) · Attempt to commit felony punishable by less than 20 years: class 6 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-263)

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