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Drug Law in Virginia 18.2-250.1
Drug Law in Virginia 18.2-250.1
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Possession of marijuana unlawful.
A. It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess marijuana
unless the substance was obtained directly from, or pursuant to, a valid
prescription or order of a practitioner while acting in the course of his
professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by the Drug Control Act
(§ 54.1-3400 et seq.).
Upon the prosecution of a person for violation of this section, ownership or
occupancy of the premises or vehicle upon or in which marijuana was found
shall not create a presumption that such person either knowingly or
intentionally possessed such marijuana.
Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and be
confined in jail not more than thirty days and a fine of not more than $500, either
or both; any person, upon a second or subsequent conviction of a violation of
this section, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
B. The provisions of this section shall not apply to members of state, federal,
county, city or town law-enforcement agencies, jail officers, or correctional
officers, as defined in § 53.1-1, certified as handlers of dogs trained in the
detection of controlled substances when possession of marijuana is
necessary for the performance of their duties.
(1979, c. 435; 1991, c. 649; 1998, c. 116.)
unless the substance was obtained directly from, or pursuant to, a valid
prescription or order of a practitioner while acting in the course of his
professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by the Drug Control Act
(§ 54.1-3400 et seq.).
Upon the prosecution of a person for violation of this section, ownership or
occupancy of the premises or vehicle upon or in which marijuana was found
shall not create a presumption that such person either knowingly or
intentionally possessed such marijuana.
Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and be
confined in jail not more than thirty days and a fine of not more than $500, either
or both; any person, upon a second or subsequent conviction of a violation of
this section, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
B. The provisions of this section shall not apply to members of state, federal,
county, city or town law-enforcement agencies, jail officers, or correctional
officers, as defined in § 53.1-1, certified as handlers of dogs trained in the
detection of controlled substances when possession of marijuana is
necessary for the performance of their duties.
(1979, c. 435; 1991, c. 649; 1998, c. 116.)