Virginia legal term
Brand-name drug in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Brand-name drug” 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 “Brand-name drug” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Brand-name drug" means a prescription drug approved under 21 U.S.C. § 355(b) or 42 U.S.C. § 262. (Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3436.1)
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