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Retail property in Virginia Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session

In Virginia criminal law, “Retail property” 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 “Retail property” mean in Virginia criminal law?

"Retail property" means any article, product, commodity, item, or component intended to be sold in retail commerce. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-103.1)

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Related terms in the same statutes

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