Virginia legal term
Pharmacist-in-charge in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Pharmacist-in-charge” 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 “Pharmacist-in-charge” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Pharmacist-in-charge" means the person who, being licensed as a pharmacist, signs the application for a pharmacy permit and assumes full legal responsibility for the operation of the relevant pharmacy in a manner complying with the laws and regulations for the practice of pharmacy and the sale and dispensing of controlled substances; the "pharmacist-in-charge" shall personally supervise the pharmacy and the pharmacy's personnel as required by § 54.1-3432 . (Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3401)
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