Virginia legal term
New prescription drug in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “New prescription 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 “New prescription drug” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"New prescription drug" means a drug or biological product receiving initial approval under an original new drug application pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 355(b) or under a biologics license application under 42 U.S.C. § 262. (Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3442.02)
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