Virginia legal term
Automated drug dispensing system in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Automated drug dispensing system” 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 “Automated drug dispensing system” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Automated drug dispensing system" means a mechanical or electronic system that performs operations or activities, other than compounding or administration, relating to pharmacy services, including the storage, dispensing, or distribution of drugs and the collection, control, and maintenance of all transaction information, to provide security and accountability for such drugs. (Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3401)
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