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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258 — Certain premises deemed common nuisance; penalty

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 1: Drugs, Code of Virginia.

Amendment pending: a new version of this section takes effect Thu Jul 01 2027 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

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Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258

Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the text of the Code of Virginia from the official Virginia Law Portal API published by the Virginia General Assembly's Division of Legislative Automated Systems; it is not the official Code of Virginia.

Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
Any office, store, shop, restaurant, dance hall, theater, poolroom, clubhouse, storehouse, warehouse, dwelling house, apartment, building of any kind, vehicle, vessel, boat, or aircraft, which with the knowledge of the owner, lessor, agent of any such lessor, manager, chief executive officer, operator, or tenant thereof, is frequented by persons under the influence of illegally obtained controlled substances or marijuana, as defined in § 54.1-3401 , or for the purpose of illegally obtaining possession of, manufacturing or distributing controlled substances or marijuana, or is used for the illegal possession, manufacture or distribution of controlled substances or marijuana shall be deemed a common nuisance. Any such owner, lessor, agent of any such lessor, manager, chief executive officer, operator, or tenant who knowingly permits, establishes, keeps or maintains such a common nuisance is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and, for a second or subsequent offense, a Class 6 felony.

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Is certain premises deemed common nuisance a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?

It depends on the circumstances: certain premises deemed common nuisance ranges from a class 1 misdemeanor to a class 6 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258.

First offense - common nuisance: class 1 misdemeanor (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258) · Second or subsequent offense - common nuisance: class 6 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258)

Which Virginia statute covers certain premises deemed common nuisance?

Certain premises deemed common nuisance is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258 (Certain premises deemed common nuisance; penalty).

Is obtaining drugs, procuring administration of controlled substances, etc., by fraud, deceit or forgery a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?

It depends on the circumstances: obtaining drugs, procuring administration of controlled substances, etc., by fraud, deceit or forgery ranges from a class 1 misdemeanor to a class 6 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258.1.

Obtaining drugs/procuring administration by fraud, deceit, forgery, etc.: class 6 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258.1H) · First offense with deferred disposition upon fulfillment of probation terms: class 1 misdemeanor (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258.1H)

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.