Virginia legal term
Advertisement in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Advertisement” 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 “Advertisement” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Advertisement" means all representations disseminated in any manner or by any means, other than by labeling, for the purpose of inducing, or which are likely to induce, directly or indirectly, the purchase of drugs or devices. (Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3401)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Advertisement of drug paraphernalia prohibited
- Advertising merchandise, etc., for sale with intent not to sell at price or terms advertised
- Advertising new or used automobiles or trucks
- Encouraging or promoting abortion
- Failure to indicate goods, etc., are "seconds," "irregulars," "secondhand," etc
- "Going out of business" sales
- Manufacture, etc., of slugs, etc., for such unlawful use
- Manufacture, possession, sale or advertising of certain devices unlawful
- Stamping, etc., on newspapers, any word, etc., to cause belief it was done by publisher
- Untrue, deceptive or misleading advertising, inducements, writings or documents
- Use of word "wholesale" or "wholesaler."
- Violations
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